Overview
- Lehmann's candidacy has "seemingly strengthened" in recent weeks, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
- The Athletic's David O'Brien reports the Braves plan to wait for the Dodgers' season to end before formally pursuing Lehmann.
- Lehmann previously worked with Braves chief executive Alex Anthopoulos in Los Angeles and is known for an analytics-driven approach.
- The opening follows Brian Snitker stepping down on Oct. 1 to transition into a senior advisory role with Atlanta.
- Other names have circulated but cooled, and the job remains highly attractive given the Braves' core under contract through at least 2027.