Weiss Makes Finalist List After Braves Postseason Run
The manager earned a spot in the NL award race after leading Atlanta to 94 wins and a division title.
By Anthony Lawson ·
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss is a finalist for the National League Manager of the Year Award, MLB Network announced Monday. The nomination follows a season in which the team improved its record to 94 wins and claimed the National League East title.
Weiss replaced Brian Snitker, who retired after the 76-win 2025 campaign. During that down year, Atlanta missed the postseason for the first time since 2017. Under new leadership, the roster finished with a .593 winning percentage and secured the No. 3 seed for the playoffs.
The Braves played in two postseason series. They defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game Wild Card Series at Truist Park, winning two of the three contests. They then lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a five-game National League Division Series. The team’s regular season performance included a 94-68 mark.
Weiss shares the finalist spot with Don Mattingly of the Philadelphia Phillies and Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers. Murphy is seeking a third consecutive Manager of the Year honor. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will name the winner on Nov. 10. Chris Sale, a Braves pitcher, is a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award and will learn of his status on Nov. 11.
