Josue Espada (born August 30, 1975) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball coach and former Minor League Baseball player. He is the manager of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously coached in MLB for the Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, and the …

Nov 13, 2023 · HOUSTON -- Astros general manager Dana Brown assisted new manager Joe Espada to symbolically put on his No. 19 jersey at the start of a Monday morning press conference at Minute Maid Park and immediately took notice of Espada’s 2022 World Series ring as he fastened the buttons.

Joe Espada was introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, replacing Dusty Baker, who retired last month. Espada said the appointment was “a dream come true.”

Nov 13, 2023 · HOUSTON, TX — Longtime coach Joe Espada has been named as the 20th manager in franchise history, Astros General Manager Dana Brown announced today. Espada, 48, has several years of experience as a Major League coach, including the last six seasons (2018-23) as the Astros bench coach.

1 day ago · Apr 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) shouts from the dugout steps during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park.

Dec 6, 2023 · Of the eight new managers set to take over teams in 2024, there’s not one in a better position to succeed than Joe Espada. He inherits a team with one of the best rosters in the American League and poised to make yet another deep run into the postseason, which typically isn’t the case for first-year managers.

Nov 13, 2023 · A person who has remained in the clubhouse as a guiding voice during six of those runs is 49-year-old Joe Espada, who was officially promoted from bench coach to manager on Nov. 13, 2023....

Nov 13, 2023 · The Houston Astros announced the hiring of bench coach Joe Espada as their new manager Monday. Multiple reports emerged Sunday suggesting the team would hire Espada.

Jan 7, 2025 · Joe Espada is a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, known for his managerial role with the Houston Astros. Born in Puerto Rico, Espada played professionally before transitioning into coaching and management, making significant contributions to the teams he has worked with.

3 days ago · Despite that, manager Joe Espada is not too worried about the slugger. He revealed positive news regarding the slugger that will surely allow the fanbase to breathe easy, via MLB.com. “I think ...