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?

<p>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?</p>

A Houston Astros show podcast by The Athletic beat reporter Chandler Rome, former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and Tyler Stafford. Crush City Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the 'Stros all year long. CCT is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

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5 Astros Who WON'T Be Back in 2027

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