What are the odds of Espada getting fired in-season? ... Espada’s teams have gotten off to awful starts in each of his three seasons ... That said, Espada probably deserves to keep his job, as of now.
But, as USA Today's Bob Nightengale shared, Astros manager Joe Espada should have some very big worries about his job status at the moment.Astros Joe Espada should be worried about his manager job.
Tatsuya Imai's return to the major leagues did not go well Tuesday ... His control problems continued with three walks and two hit batters ... "He's going to make his next start," Astros manager Joe Espada said after the game (via MLB.com). "... comments ... .
Unfortunately for Astros head man Joe Espada, he's probably at the top of that list. Espada, who many consider a good guy and somebody players want to play for, just hasn't found the success in Houston that he was expected to.
Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season ... .