Brian Snitker, who guided the Braves to the 2021 World Collection championship, won’t return as supervisor after Atlanta did not make the postseason for the primary time since 2017, sources informed ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Snitker knowledgeable the Braves of his choice Tuesday, sources informed Passan. He’ll stay with the group in a senior advisory capability, in response to sources.
Snitker, whose contract expired after his ninth season as supervisor, has been with the Braves group in some capability as a participant, coach and supervisor since 1977.
“I’ve teetered on the fence (about retirement),” Snitker mentioned after the Braves’ ultimate sport on Sept. 28. “I’ve by no means been by way of this earlier than. I wasn’t certain the right way to navigate it. I’ve talked to lots of people who’ve been by way of it who bought some good recommendation. I’ve simply tried to remain within the second and concentrate on right now … As we’re sitting right here proper now, I nonetheless really feel good.”
The Braves went 76-86 this season, ending fourth within the Nationwide League East.
Braves common supervisor and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos mentioned on Sept. 8 that Snitker, 69, shall be a “Courageous for all times” however didn’t go into element concerning the supervisor’s future.
Snitker mentioned he was inspired by Atlanta’s play within the ultimate month-plus of the season, which included a 10-game profitable streak from Sept. 14 to Sept. 23.
The Related Press contributed to this report.