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Astros Keep Dana Brown, Joe Espada for 2026 Despite Collapse

Houston will retain Brown and Espada despite missing playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Astros finished 87-75 after blowing a seven-game lead in September. Injuries hit hard, Yordan Alvarez played 48 games, Lance McCullers made 13 starts, Josh Hader hit the IL. With Framber Valdez entering free agency, Brown faces rotation gaps and rising pressure heading into 2026.