Overview

• Brian Snitker, 69, announced he will not return after 10 seasons and will move into a senior adviser role with a multi-year agreement.
• Anthopoulos said Snitker would have been welcomed back if he chose to continue and emphasized that the club has not spoken with any candidates.
• The Braves face a crowded market for managers, and Anthopoulos noted the timeline could be influenced by candidates drawing interest from other teams.
• Skip Schumaker’s hiring by the Rangers removes a prominent name from consideration, reflecting the rapid movement across league openings.
• Speculation continues around possible options such as internal coaches Walt Weiss and Fredi González and external names including David Ross, Mark DeRosa and Ryan Flaherty, while Chipper Jones said he has no desire to manage.