"As we continue to wait for the Braves to pick a new manager, the search should begin to solidify with most teams out of the playoffs. George Lombard, who has gotten a lot of buzz among insider circles is now more available to interview, with his Tigers out in an epic ALDS with the Mariners. John Gibbons also has gotten some buzz, as he left his role with the Mets and has been the manager in an Alex Anthopoulos-led organization before."
"Anthopoulos also brought Gibbons into Atlanta for a scouting role in 2020. He has also been thrown around as a bench coach candidate under a younger and less experienced manager hire. Generally the managerial openings have yet to be filled, so it may be a few weeks yet. That said, Atlanta has often been an early mover in player transactions under Anthopoulos in offseasons, so the managerial search may be similar in that regard."
Braves managerial search should begin to solidify as most teams exit the playoffs and candidates become available. George Lombard is more available to interview after the Tigers' ALDS exit against the Mariners. John Gibbons has gained buzz after leaving the Mets and has prior managerial experience in an Alex Anthopoulos-led organization; Anthopoulos brought Gibbons to Atlanta for a scouting role in 2020. Gibbons has been mentioned as a bench coach candidate under a younger hire. Managerial openings remain largely unfilled and could take weeks. Matt Olson and Nick Allen are Gold Glove finalists, with Olson leading MLB in Fielding Run Value among first basemen and the likely winner. Rocco Baldelli has expressed interest in managing again with reported interest from multiple teams. Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery after playing much of 2025 with shoulder issues.
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