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Braves Hire Tony Mansolino as Third-Base Coach, J.P. Martinez as Bullpen Coach

The additions further a broader staff reset under new manager Walt Weiss, with the bench coach role still unfilled.

Overview

  • Atlanta announced the coaching moves Friday as part of constructing its 2026 major-league staff.
  • Mansolino replaces Fredi Gonzalez at third base after serving as Baltimore's interim manager in 2025 and previously working as the Orioles' third-base coach since 2021.
  • He posted a 60-59 record during his interim stint before the Orioles selected Craig Albernaz as full-time manager.
  • Martinez, 43, was the Giants' pitching coach in 2025 after four seasons as an assistant and earlier served as the Twins' minor-league pitching coordinator.
  • Reporting on his hire noted San Francisco's bullpen posted top-tier run prevention metrics last season, and Atlanta still has pending staff decisions including the bench coach and possibly the hitting coach.