Braves thoughts ahead of Spring Training 2026
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Key Points:
- Braves GM Anthopoulos has chosen to promote Walt Weiss from within the organization as the new manager, signaling a fresh but familiar leadership approach distinct from his predecessor Brian Snitker.
- Weiss’s coaching staff includes returning Eddie Perez and new additions Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson from the Mets, bringing strong pitching expertise and base-stealing mentorship to the team.
- Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to return to the leadoff spot aiming for another 40/40 season, building on his impressive 1.012 OPS as a leadoff hitter during his 2023 MVP campaign.
- The Braves face challenges in acquiring starting pitching through free agency or trades due to contract demands and limited trade capital, compounded by a
