ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Braves have officially tapped Walt Weiss as their new manager, promoting the longtime bench coach to succeed the retiring Brian Snitker. The move, announced on Monday, November 3, 2025, sees the organization prioritize familiarity and continuity, opting to hand the keys to a quiet strategist who has been Brian Snitker’s “top lieutenant” for the past eight seasons.
Weiss, 61, is described as a “quiet strategist with fire in his eyes and unfinished business in Atlanta.” His promotion is seen as a way to “reignite a connection” with a respected veteran who has been intimately involved in the club’s championship culture.
A Natural and Contested Succession
Weiss’s journey to the manager’s chair is deeply rooted in the Braves’ organization:
- Player & Alum: He finished his 14-year playing career as the Braves’ shortstop from 1998-2000, earning an All-Star nod in 1998 and appearing in the 1999 World Series.
- Bench Coach: Weiss served as Snitker’s second-in-command since 2018, contributing to a run that included six straight NL East titles and the 2021 World Series championship.
General Manager Alex Anthopoulos had sought to move quickly after Snitker, who won the 2021 World Series, announced his decision to step down from the dugout role and move into a senior advisory position. The Braves opted for the internal hire, despite having had a full month to evaluate external candidates.
The decision allows the Braves to extend the managerial “Bobby Cox tree” tradition. Weiss, like Snitker and former manager Fredi González, has direct organizational ties and experience under the legendary skipper.
Unfinished Business: A Second Chance at Managing
This marks Weiss’s second Major League managerial job. He previously served as the manager of the Colorado Rockies from 2013-2016, compiling a 283-365 record without making the playoffs.
However, the circumstances in Atlanta are dramatically different from the difficult environment he faced in Colorado:
“He will be working with a far more accomplished roster and front office than he had while constructing a .437 winning percentage as the Rockies’ manager from 2013-16.” – MLB.com
Weiss himself has reflected on his managerial philosophy, once stating: “I think my strength as a manager was developing a mentality for our club.” Braves brass are betting that his steady hand and intense demeanor—often hidden while serving as bench coach—can guide a talented but recently slumping team (the Braves finished 76-86 and fourth in the NL East in 2025) back to the dominance fans expect.
Weiss will be formally introduced during a press conference at Truist Park on Tuesday.
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