who will replace brian snitker

Brian Snitker will not return as the Atlanta Braves manager for the 2026 season. He will transition to a senior advisory role with the organization. The Braves have announced Chipper Jones as their next manager starting in 2026. Jones, a Braves legend who spent his whole 19-year MLB career with the team, will take over the managerial duties following Snitker's decade-long tenure as manager. Other candidates considered for the role included Mark DeRosa, David Ross, Skip Schumaker, Ron Washington, and Walt Weiss, but the official choice is Chipper Jones.