Braves face an off-season of leadership speculation after injuries disrupted a playoff run, opening the door for a new skipper to stabilize and maximize Atlanta’s talent. Snitker, 69, the elder statesman of NL managers, is viewed as a likely retirement candidate as the search begins. Chipper Jones has publicly shut down talk of immediate management, signaling he’d prefer a hitting-coach path for now with family backing. The roster remains talented with a bright future, giving the next coach a strong foundation to fuel a quick turnaround.

The focus now shifts to how the Braves balance development with win-now pressure. A fresh voice could alter lineup construction, bullpen usage, and day-to-day decisions that ripple into fantasy value across hitters and pitchers. Even with uncertainty at the top, Atlanta’s depth and the pipeline offer fertile ground for fantasy managers to target undervalued players as the market roars back to life in 2025.

Brian Snitker will not return as Braves manager next season, moving to an advisory role and joining the club’s Hall of Fame. After 49 years in the organization, he went 811-688 with six NL East titles and the 2021 World Series crown. He said the decision came after reflection and that he’ll remain in spring training.

No replacement plan was announced, with a transition expected to unfold in the coming months. Internal candidates such as Walt Weiss and Fredi González were noted, and Snitker will still be involved as Atlanta navigates a 76-87 finish in the final year of his contract.