Braves beat reporter floats Tony Vitello as a potential Brian Snitker replacement

Brian Snitker Will Not Return as Braves Manager in 2026

“Once a Brave, always a Brave.” Nobody embodies that quote more than the man who spoke it on October 1, 2025, as Brian Snitker announced he would no longer be the manager of the Atlanta Braves and will transition into an advisory role for next year. It’s the end of an era in Atlanta. The next hire will be critical. Not only to create and extend a championship window, but also to help usher in the next wave of top prospects. Brian Snitker to Tra…

Braves beat reporter floats Tony Vitello as a potential Brian Snitker replacement

Just one day removed from Brian Snitker deciding to step down as Braves manager, there have been no concrete reports regarding who Alex Anthopoulos might be targeting to replace him. The obvious names are already circulating among MLB insiders. The Braves could stay in-house, as they did with Snitker a decade ago, and promote bench coach Walt Weiss. Former Braves players David Ross and Mark DeRosa have been linked to the job as well, along with …