Brian Snitker, who guided the Braves to the 2021 World Collection championship, won’t return as supervisor after Atlanta didn’t make the postseason for the primary time since 2017.
The Braves introduced the tip of Snitker’s 10-year run as supervisor Wednesday, including that he’ll stay with the group in an advisory function in 2026.
Snitker knowledgeable the Braves of his determination Tuesday, sources instructed ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Snitker, whose contract expired after this season, has been with the Braves group in some capability as a participant, coach and supervisor since 1977.
He was named interim alternative to then-Braves supervisor Fredi Gonzalez in Could 2016 and was elevated to the everlasting function earlier than the beginning of the 2017 season.
“I’ve teetered on the fence [about retirement],” Snitker mentioned after the Braves’ last sport on Sept. 28. “I’ve by no means been via this earlier than. I wasn’t positive navigate it. I’ve talked to lots of people who’ve been via it who obtained some good recommendation. I’ve simply tried to remain within the second and deal with immediately … As we’re sitting right here proper now, I nonetheless really feel good.”
The Braves went 76-86 this season, ending fourth within the Nationwide League East and ending a streak of seven consecutive postseason appearances. That run included six straight NL East titles from 2018-2023 and the franchise’s first World Collection victory since 1995.
Braves basic supervisor and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos mentioned on Sept. 8 that Snitker, 69, might be a “Courageous for all times” however didn’t go into element in regards to the supervisor’s future.
Snitker mentioned he was inspired by Atlanta’s play within the last month-plus of the season, which included a 10-game successful streak from Sept. 14 to Sept. 23.
The Braves went 811-668 of their eight-plus seasons beneath Snitker.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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