"The Atlanta Braves seem primed to add long-time Minnesota Twins coach Tommy Watkins to their coaching staff per multiple reports. Dan Hayes of the Athletic was first to report the news earlier this afternoon. As Aaron Gleeman of the Athletic noted, Watkins had been with the Twins for 27 years. Reporting on the Braves side indicated that Watkins' role with the Braves is not yet known, with the Athletic's David O'Brien suggesting it could be a 3rd base coach or major league coach role."
"Speculatively, Watkins as the 3rd base coach could shift the newly hired Tony Mansolino to the bench coach role. Mansolino was the Baltimore Orioles interim manager for much of the 2025 season. The Braves had at least one position on the team's coaching staff still open. The full coaching staff has not yet been announced by Atlanta."
Tommy Watkins is expected to join the Atlanta Braves coaching staff after 27 years with the Minnesota Twins. His specific role with the Braves remains undetermined, with potential assignments including third base coach or a major league coach position. If Watkins fills the third base coach spot, Tony Mansolino could shift to the bench coach role. Tony Mansolino served as the Baltimore Orioles interim manager for much of the 2025 season. The Braves currently have at least one open position on the major league coaching staff. Atlanta has not yet announced its full coaching staff.
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