Overview
- Atlanta formally completed its 2026 major-league staff, confirming roles across the coaching roster following Walt Weiss’ promotion to manager.
- Tony Mansolino was reassigned from the initially announced third-base role to become Weiss’ bench coach after serving as the Orioles’ interim manager in 2025.
- Tommy Watkins was named third-base coach and will oversee the outfielders after spending the past seven seasons on the Twins’ major-league staff.
- New additions include Dustin Garneau as catching coach, Darnell Coles as assistant hitting coach, and Tony Diaz as major-league coach, with Tim Hyers and Eddie Pérez retained.
- Previously announced appointments were also reaffirmed, including Jeremy Hefner as pitching coach, J.P. Martinez as bullpen coach, and Antoan Richardson as first-base coach.