The Atlanta Braves did not have to look far to find their replacement for manager Brian Snitker. They tabbed the man who occupied the seat next to Snitker in the dugout for eight seasons.

The Braves named Walt Weiss as their manager on Monday. He served as the club’s bench coach from 2018-25 and earned a World Series ring when Atlanta defeated the Houston Astros in 2021. Snitker’s contract expired after the 2025 season and he will transition to a senior advisory role with the club.

Weiss becomes the 49th manager in the franchise’s 150-season existence.

Weiss, 61, brings managerial experience to the job. He compiled a record of 283-365 serving as the Colorado Rockies’ bench boss from 2013-16. He stepped down after his best record, 75-87, following the 2016 campaign.

A native of Tuxedo,

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