Braves to Keep Snitker, Scrutiny on Anthopoulos

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00:00Braves to keep Snitker. Scrutiny on Anthopolis.

00:04The Atlanta Braves are expected to keep Brian Snitker in the dugout,

00:08per a new sporting news analysis that frames the season's disappointment

00:12as a roster build issue more than a managerial one.

00:15That tracks with Snitker's recent remarks about unfinished business

00:18and with how Atlanta historically handles managerial transitions.

00:22Snitker publicly left the door open to return in 2026,

00:26saying the down year pushed him toward finishing what he started.

00:28That aligns with the tone of the ESPN interview

00:31and that the organization won't push him out.

00:34The club's posture has repeatedly emphasized respect for the 2021 title manager

00:39and his long tenure.

00:41A season that fell short of expectations invariably turns the lens toward roster construction.

00:46Earlier this year, the front office made a notable in-season staff change,

00:50bringing back Freddy Gonzalez to coach third base,

00:53an uncommon mid-year move under this regime,

00:55and a window into how the club tried to course-correct on the margins.

01:00And during a previous slump stretch,

01:02Anthopolis addressed the team's struggles on MLB.com,

01:05taking questions about performance and roster depth,

01:08another sign the front office shoulders much of the accountability narrative.

01:12Even amid a late uptick,

01:14Atlanta's record reflects a step back from recent standards.

01:18The MLB standings show the club outside the post-season mix heading into the final stretch,

01:22a stark contrast to the run that produced seven straight playoff berths.

01:27That backdrop explains why external chatter focuses more on roster architecture than on a managerial shakeup.

01:34If Snitker returns and the blame shifts toward the roster,

01:37the winter priorities become straightforward,

01:39a healthier rotation and impact depth,

01:42plus a bullpen with more swing and miss late.

01:45Those decisions more than anything will define whether 2025 is a blip or a trend.

01:50Snitker's legacy buys him time.

01:53The roster's trajectory will determine the timeline.

01:56If the Braves pair a healthy core with targeted upgrades,

01:59the conversation around both the manager and the GM changes quickly in 2026.