ATLANTA -- The Braves completed the construction of Walt Weiss’ coaching staff with the addition of a few more coaches, including Tommy Watkins, who had spent the past 26 seasons as a player or coach within the Twins’ organization.

While Watkins will be making a change, Eddie Pérez will be extending his long tenure with the Braves, as he will remain in his role as a Major League coach. Pérez has filled multiple roles on Atlanta’s coaching staff going back to 2007. Minus a few years playing for Cleveland and Milwaukee, the beloved Venezuelan coach has been within Atlanta’s organization since signing as an international free agent in 1986.

Pérez and hitting coach Tim Hyers will be the only holdovers for Weiss, who was named Atlanta’s new manager last week. Hyers signed a two-year deal befo

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