With the position now vacant, Atlanta becomes one of the most attractive managerial destinations in baseball, thanks to its strong roster and market appeal. Snitker led the Braves to the playoffs in seven straight seasons, leaving big shoes to fill. One potential candidate drawing interest is former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker.

The Braves, then, will join a growing list of teams seeking a new skipper this winter. Heading into Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and Texas Rangers had all already announced their intentions to hire a new manager before Opening Day 2026.

As we look back on his season, let’s look at some under-the-radar stats that help paint a fuller picture of the type of ballplayer he was out of the gate. 15.2% Strikeout Rate.

If the Braves land Cease, their rotation could instantly become one of the league’s best. A top three of Cease, Chris Sale, and Spencer Strider would give them a lethal trio and a real shot at redemption in 2026.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm passed his end-of-season physical and will earn a $7.5M salary next year. Chicago manager Craig Counsell called for his closer to pitch some critical middle innings. The unorthodox strategy worked brilliantly in the Cubs' comeback win.

The Atlanta Braves may part ways with Marcell Ozuna this offseason after a down 2025 season, exploring options to reshape their roster.