Overview
- Atlanta announced Weiss as its 49th manager, elevating the longtime bench coach to replace retiring skipper Brian Snitker.
- Snitker will move into an advisory role in 2026 after a decade that included six NL East titles, seven postseason berths and the 2021 World Series, and he is set for Braves Hall of Fame induction next year.
- Weiss, 61, has served as Atlanta’s bench coach since 2018 and previously managed the Rockies from 2013–2016, compiling a 283–365 record; he also finished his playing career with the Braves.
- The search had featured external buzz around Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann, but the club ultimately chose an internal hire to maintain organizational stability.
- The decision comes just before the free‑agency period and precedes a Tuesday introductory news conference at Truist Park, clearing the way for offseason roster and staff planning.