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Atlanta Braves coaching staff among those at higher risk

It stands to reason that MLB coaching staffs consist of people older than the players under their keep. One trend the Atlanta Braves haven't chased in recent years, though, has been this wave of young bucks to lead their team.

As a result, this coaching staff is chock full of men who are old enough to be the grandparents of some players on the roster -- and of course it's these who are more at risk for COVID-19 infection.

It starts at the top, but is by no means limited there:

  • Manager Brian Snitker: will be 65 in mid-October.