Braves Narrow Manager Search to Young Bench Coaches

The Atlanta Braves have narrowed their managerial search after Brian Snitker said he will not return after the 2025 season, targeting younger first‑time MLB manager candidates including Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann, Tigers bench coach George Lombard and Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty. High‑profile names such as Mark DeRosa, David Ross and John Gibbons — and some internal options — have been essentially ruled out. The club appears to favor bench coaches with recent playoff or World Series bench experience, and Lehmann’s World Series role and past ties to president Alex Anthopoulos have strengthened his case. Reports say Atlanta could make a decision within the next few weeks to a month. The development comes amid a wider offseason coaching shakeup around the league, and follows Atlanta missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017 as the club prepares for a rebound in 2026.