Astros Overhaul Coaching and Training Staff After Disappointing 2025 Season

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros are shaking up their on-field support staff and front office after a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, opting not to renew contracts for several coaches and performance personnel.

The most conspicuous change: the Astros will not renew the contract of longtime hitting coach Alex Cintrón, ending a run that included seven seasons in that role at the major-league level.  Alongside Cintrón, Houston is parting ways with hitting coach Troy Snitker, catching coach Michael Collins, head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall, and assistant general manager Andrew Ball.

General Manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will remain in their roles for 2026, both under contract.

Espada, speaking at an end-of-season meeting with the media, expressed frustration with Houston’s offensive approach and emphasized a return to fundamentals. “When we do the little things well, we take pitches, we drive the ball in hitters’ counts,” Espada said. “We’ve done it all the years that I’ve been here. We got to get back to that disciplined approach … there were times that we kind of got away from that. But we have to do a good job of bringing that mentality back. And we will.”

Brown also addressed the offensive slippage and the team’s health issues at that same news conference: “With some of our guys being out, I think that affected us,” he said. “I think when (Isaac) Paredes went down, we started seeing less pitches per at-bat. … We got away from that. You’ve got to hunt your pitch, stick with hunting your pitch, and get to more two-strike counts.”

No replacements have been announced yet for the vacated roles. The shake-up underscores Houston’s commitment to recalibrating its approach at the plate and in player health oversight heading into the 2026 season.