Walt Weiss Named Atlanta Braves Manager, Succeeds Brian Snitker

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Walt Weiss Named Atlanta Braves Manager, Succeeds Brian Snitker

Atlanta promoted longtime bench coach Weiss to manager after eight seasons beside Snitker, who moves into a senior advisory role. A former All-Star shortstop, he managed Colorado from 2013 to 2016 (283–365) and finished his playing career with Atlanta. After external chatter around Danny Lehmann and others, Weiss now shapes the staff as a healthier roster targets a rebound.

By Tanish Chachra

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