Houston Astros manager [PERSON_NAME] missed Sunday's game against the Athletics due to a family emergency, with bench coach [PERSON_NAME] describing it as "probably one of the worst nights of his life [Saturday night]." [PERSON_NAME], 50, has been dealing with personal issues for the last few weeks and had to leave the team.

[PERSON_NAME], who filled in as manager during [PERSON_NAME]'s absence, did not provide specific details but confirmed that [PERSON_NAME] is expected to return for Tuesday's game at the New York Yankees. "I just talked to him very briefly; he's not feeling well," [PERSON_NAME] said. "He's very heartbroken how he's going through this situation with his family."

[PERSON_NAME] emphasized the importance of support, stating, "People don't know that or realize that when he steps up here every night and also prepares himself to manage, that's not an easy thing." The Astros fell to 65-66 with Sunday's loss, dropping below .500 and tying the Texas Rangers atop the American League West. [ADDRESS] holds the tiebreaker based on its 9-4 edge in head-to-head matchups this season.