The Seattle Mariners have selected former Houston Astros assistant hitting coach Jason Kanzler as their new manager, opting for him over Astros bench coach Joe Espada, according to reports on November 3, 2026.
Kanzler, who served as the Astros' assistant hitting coach, was photographed during spring training workouts at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach on February 20, 2023.
The decision marks another hiring from the Astros' coaching tree for the Mariners.
