Braves Manager Walt Weiss Finishes Second in NL Award Vote
Weiss led Atlanta to a division title in his first season, trailing Pat Murphy of the Brewers.
By Chioma Kuznetsov ·
Walt Weiss, the new manager of the Atlanta Braves, placed second in the National League Manager of the Year voting announced on Tuesday. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America named Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy the winner. Murphy claimed his third consecutive award after guiding the Brewers to their first World Series title.
Weiss took over the Braves last season from Brian Snitker, who retired after the team finished with a 76-86 record and missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years. In his first year in the role, Weiss led Atlanta to a National League East championship. The team secured its position despite a series of setbacks, including the loss of Jurickson Profar to a 162-game suspension for a performance-enhancing drug violation.
The Braves also endured months without star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered a hamstring injury, and relief pitcher Robert Suarez, who missed time with an elbow issue. Weiss managed the roster with only two starting pitchers available in Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle during the postseason. The team advanced past the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card Series before facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series.
Don Mattingly finished third in the voting. He served as interim manager for the Phillies after Rob Thomson was fired in April. The voting results reflect a competitive field for the award, though Murphy’s World Series win gave him a distinct edge in the final tally.
Weiss had spent several seasons as a bench coach under Snitker before assuming the managerial position. His tenure has coincided with a return to divisional prominence for the Braves, even as the organization faces uncertainty heading into the 2027 season due to potential lockout talks.
