ATLANTA (AP) — Braves manager Brian Snitker knows the unique nature of Atlanta's coaching change this week, but he's also excited about reuniting with an old friend.
Former Braves manager Fredi González will be the team’s new third base coach, replacing Matt Tuiasosopo. The team announced the change Monday. The Braves opened a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
“(There are) probably not too many instances where people flip jobs like that like we have," Snitker said. “I enjoyed my time as his third base coach, and the relationship that we created and the trust and friendship.