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- Astros GM Dana Brown said the team will not replace manager Joe Espada despite an 11-18 record.
- He cited 15 injured players, including ace Hunter Brown, closer Josh Hader and All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña.
- He noted the staff has walked a league-leading 158 hitters and posted a 5.97 ERA, the worst in the AL.
- Shoulder strains and right-arm fatigue have limited starters, keeping $54 million signing Tatsuya Imai out since April 12.
