Braves manager Brian Snitker won't return in '26, moves to advisory role

Brian Snitker will not return as manager of the Atlanta Braves, transitioning to an adviser role in 2026 for his 50th season with the franchise.

Snitker will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame next season, the team said Wednesday.

Named manager about a month into the 2016 season to replace the fired Fredi Gonzales, Snitker compiled an 811-668 (.548) record in Atlanta. He led the Braves to six National League East titles, seven consecutive playoff appearances and the World Series championship in 2021.

Snitker, who turns 70 this month, stands behind Hall of Fame managers Bobby Cox (2,149) and Frank Selee (1,004) for most wins in franchise history.

An Illinois native, Snitker signed with the Braves in 1977 as an undrafted free agent catcher. He served a variety of roles within the organization, including 20 seasons as a minor league manager.

It was Braves legend Henry Aaron who set Snitker on a managerial path. In 1980, when Aaron was the team's farm director, moved Snitker into a coaching role in 1980 and named him manager of Class-A Anderson (S.C.) in 1982.

The Braves finished the 2025 season with a 76-86 record, the first season the club was under .500 since 2017.

--Field Level Media