The Astros still need both a general manager and manager, but also must grapple with the impending loss of their setup man, reliable southpaw reliever and only trade deadline acquisition. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the five players who won't return to the 2027 Astros, including longtime setup man Bryan Abreu, left-hander Steven Okert, backup catcher Christian Vázquez and center fielder Daulton Varsho. Will shortstop Jeremy Peña or Isaac Paredes join that list?

The Astros still need both a general manager and manager, but also must grapple with the impending loss of their setup man, reliable southpaw reliever and only trade deadline acquisition. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the five players who won't return to the 2027 Astros, including longtime setup man Bryan Abreu, left-hander Steven Okert, backup catcher Christian V&aacute;zquez and center fielder Daulton Varsho. Will shortstop Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a or Isaac Paredes join that list?

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5 Astros Who WON'T Be Back in 2027

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There are at least seven known candidates for the Astros' vacant GM job — and a resolution could be coming soon. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the candidates who've interviewed with Jim Crane, a possible timeline for Crane's decision, Matt Kleine's well-chronicled walk on a red carpet and the commonalities shared by all of the people vying for this fascinating job.

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There are at least seven known candidates for the Astros' vacant GM job &mdash; and a resolution could be coming soon. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the candidates who've interviewed with Jim Crane, a possible timeline for Crane's decision, Matt Kleine's well-chronicled walk on a red carpet and the commonalities shared by all of the people vying for this fascinating job.
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Who’s Next? Breaking Down the Astros’ GM Search 

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Dan Hennigan left his role as the Astros' offensive coordinator in early August for a spot on Wake Forest's coaching staff. Hennigan joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his decision to leave and his time spent with the 2026 Astros, including insight on Yordan Alvarez, Cam Smith, Jose Altuve and the strides the Astros can make heading into a fascinating 2027 season. 

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Dan Hennigan left his role as the Astros' offensive coordinator in early August for a spot on Wake Forest's coaching staff. Hennigan joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his decision to leave and his time spent with the 2026 Astros, including insight on Yordan Alvarez, Cam Smith, Jose Altuve and the strides the Astros can make heading into a fascinating 2027 season.&nbsp;
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An Inside Look at the Astros’ Offense with Dan Hennigan

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The Astros made the inevitable official on Wednesday, parting ways with manager Joe Espada after three seasons as Houston's skipper and nine in the organization. The decision leaves Houston without a manager or general manager, but the search for a GM is picking up steam. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to Espada's dismissal, remember his tenure and discuss what's next for a franchise that remains in flux. 

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The Astros made the inevitable official on Wednesday, parting ways with manager Joe Espada after three seasons as Houston's skipper and nine in the organization. The decision leaves Houston without a manager or general manager, but the search for a GM is picking up steam. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to Espada's dismissal, remember his tenure and discuss what's next for a franchise that remains in flux.&nbsp;
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Espada Out, What’s Next? The Astros’ Search for New Leadership

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5 Astros Who WON'T Be Back in 2027

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