The Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez on Tuesday, after one of the worst half-seasons in the franchise’s 140-year history was followed by its worst-ever start to a season. They have a majors-worst 9-28 record.
Brian Snitker will move up from his Triple-A Gwinnett managerial position to serve as interim Braves manager, and an announcement is expected this afternoon. Gonzalez was fired by general manager John Coppolella on Tuesday morning.
Braves bench coach Carlos Tosca, a longtime Gonzalez assistant in Miami and Atlanta, was also fired, and first-base coach Terry Pendleton will replace him as bench coach. Eddie Perez moves from bullpen coach to first-base coach, and Gwinnett pitching coach Marty Reed will move up to fill Perez’s former position.