Overview

• Brian Snitker, 69 and in the final year of his deal, said he is still deciding on 2026 and spoke of “unfinished business” after Atlanta fell to 65-81.
• GM Alex Anthopoulos publicly backed Snitker’s standing in the organization and said no replacement candidates have been discussed.
• Ronald Acuña Jr. was dropped to sixth and seventh in recent lineups, drawing national criticism of the move and fueling speculative trade chatter.
• Speculation about a potential managerial change features reported names such as Walt Weiss, David Ross, Mark DeRosa and Skip Schumaker, with additional local buzz around Travis d’Arnaud.
• Anthopoulos signaled that option calls, including Ozzie Albies’ team option, will be decided in the five-day window after the World Series.