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Braves’ Ozzie Albies, Sean Murphy could face nightmare scenario after Brian Snitker’s departure originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Atlanta Braves are heading into an offseason without a manager for the first time in a while. Despite this, the Braves still have a strong core group that makes them an attractive destination for managers looking to take over. This comes after former manager Brian Snitker announced he will not be returning in 2026.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBrian Snitker will not return as manager of the Atlanta Braves, sources tell ESPN. He informed the team of his decision yesterday. But he will remain with the organization in a senior advisory capacity,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Jeff Passan posted.<\/p>\n

Snitker was known for his loyalty to his players, sticking with them even when they struggled mightily. However, the new manager might not share that same patience.<\/p>\n

\u201cOzzie Albies and Sean Murphy are great examples of players who haven’t lived up to expectations over the last two years and still remained in the lineup. It is easy to see a new manager lacking this same patience with failing pieces. This is especially the case with players who have already been on thin ice for more than two seasons,\u201d ATL All Day\u2019s Nick Halden wrote.<\/p>\n

Albies\u2019 tenure with the Braves is already on the ropes, as GM Alex Anthopoulos holds the power to decide whether he returns next season. Anthopoulos\u2019s earlier comments this season weren\u2019t particularly reassuring.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith all these options (on players), we always make the decision at the end of the year \u2014 you have five days after the World Series, and that\u2019s when you make the decision. It\u2019s just, things can happen, things change. You always wait,\u201d Anthopoulos said.<\/p>\n

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The Braves\u2019 next manager could bring an entirely new identity. Murphy and Albies will need to improve their production, or their time in Atlanta could come to an end.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see how the new manager handles struggling players. For Albies and Murphy, their leash just got even shorter.<\/p>\n

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