The Blue Jays have whittled down their managerial options to five with the search expected to be finalized soon, with in-person interviews taking place in the coming days. Joe Espada is among the finalists along Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde, Giants farm director David Bell, and Rays major-league field coordinator Rocco Baldelli. The fifth candidate is not known at the moment.
With the Astros having been eliminated last night in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Red Sox, the focus has now turned to Joe Espada’s candidacy to be the next Blue Jays manager.