Overview
- Jesús Cano of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Atlanta Braves will retain their entire 2026 coaching staff for the 2027 season, citing a team source who spoke on condition of anonymity.
- Key holdovers include hitting coach Tim Hyers and assistant Darnell Coles, plus bench coach Tony Mansolino, first-base coach Antoan Richardson, third-base coach Tommy Watkins, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, bullpen coach J.P. Martinez, and catching coach Dustin Garneau.
- The move follows a 94-68 regular season that produced an NL East title and a first-year Manager of the Year finalist nod for Walt Weiss, but ended in an NLDS loss that prompted offseason scrutiny of the staff.
- Hyers originally signed a two-year deal before 2025 and oversaw an offense that ranked eighth in runs scored in 2026 while struggling in walk rate and weighted runs created, which frames expectations for targeted improvement next year.
- The retention complements other continuity moves, including hiring Dana Brown as a senior adviser, and suggests the front office will prioritize internal stability while monitoring whether the current staff can close postseason gaps.