Overview
- Atlanta confirmed Snitker will move into a senior advisory role next season and be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame during 2026.
- Snitker departs the dugout after a decade as manager with an 811-668 record, six NL East titles and the 2021 World Series championship.
- The Braves finished 76-86 in 2025 for their first losing season and first playoff miss since 2017, a context cited across team and media statements.
- His contract expired after 2025 and he turns 70 in October, factors widely noted throughout the season as his future was discussed.
- The club has begun a managerial search, with reports naming internal and external candidates such as Walt Weiss, David Ross, Mark DeRosa, Skip Schumaker and Ron Washington.