Overview
- Braves reassigned third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo to a minor-league infield coordinator role.
- Fredi Gonzalez, 61, returns to the Braves as third base coach after serving under Bobby Cox from 2003 to 2006 and managing the team from 2011 to 2016.
- Alex Anthopoulos decided on the swap after consulting manager Brian Snitker, citing Gonzalez’s unexpected availability.
- Tuiasosopo’s reassignment follows scrutiny over his aggressive baserunning calls during the Braves’ 27-31 start to the season.
- Brian Snitker has expressed continued confidence in Tuiasosopo’s potential as a coach despite the staff reshuffle.