As Walt Weiss continues to build out his coaching staff in Atlanta, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported Monday that longtime Minnesota Twins coach Tommy Watkins was on the move to join the Braves. The Athletic's David O'Brien confirmed the report Tuesday morning, adding that Watkins will be the team's new third-base coach.
Tony Mansolino, who was hired last week and announced as the third-base coach, will instead be Atlanta's new bench coach under Weiss and work specifically with the club's infielders. Eddie Pérez will also be back as a major league coach.