The Atlanta Braves’ nightmare 2025 season dragged on with yet another series loss, this time to the Seattle Mariners, who piled up runs like it was batting practice.
Atlanta fans have seen enough misery to last a lifetime this year, and the only silver lining might be the front office’s chance to regroup this offseason and the likelihood of landing a top-5 draft pick next summer. However, beyond that, there has been some important news circulating around the organization in recent days.
Snitker Close to Major Career Milestone
First, manager Brian Snitker is on the doorstep of a career milestone. The 68-year-old skipper sits at 799 wins, needing just one more to reach the 800 mark. Over the last decade, Snit has been one of the winningest managers in baseball, with only Dave Roberts of the Dodgers racking up more victories during that span. One more win would put Snit in elite company—only the 43rd manager in MLB history to notch 800 wins with a single franchise.
In Braves history, that would rank him behind only Frank Selee (1,004) and the legendary Bobby Cox (2,149). With speculation swirling that this could be Snitker’s final year, it’s a bittersweet milestone—one built on loyalty and success, even if it ends in one of the ugliest seasons Atlanta has endured.
Braves DFA Luke Williams
Luke Williams, designated for assignment last week to make room for Jurickson Profar, cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. Williams’ time in Atlanta was underwhelming—he hit just .188/.182/.200 in 38 games—but he did provide some hustle on the bases and even pitched in a few blowout losses.
So yes, the 2025 Braves are limping to the finish line. However, between Snitker’s historic milestone chase and the ongoing roster moves, there are still storylines worth following as this lost season winds down.
