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Braves Grant Austin Nola Release as He Retires to Become Mariners Bullpen Coach

The 35-year-old shifts into coaching with Seattle, a move that may push Atlanta to reassess veteran catching depth.

DENVER, CO - JULY 23: Austin Nola #20 of the Colorado Rockies slides into home safely during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on July 23, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images)
Aug 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Austin Nola (20) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Bob Nightengale of USA Today first reported that Atlanta released Nola so he could take Seattle’s bullpen coach job, a development subsequently corroborated by multiple outlets without formal team announcements.
  • Nola had signed a minor-league deal with the Braves in October that included a spring-training invite following a brief 2025 stint with the Rockies.
  • Coverage describes the move as his retirement from playing, ending a 14-year professional career across parts of six MLB seasons with the Mariners, Padres and Rockies.
  • He concludes his MLB tenure with a .247 batting average, 24 home runs and 137 RBIs after debuting at age 29 in 2019.
  • Seattle adds Nola to a staff overseeing a bullpen that posted a 3.72 ERA in 2025, while Atlanta now faces a decision on replenishing experienced catching depth.