New MLB Managers 2026

Here’s a breakdown of the managerial changes discussed in the provided text, summarizing what happened with each team:

1. Washington Nationals:

* Outgoing Manager: Dave Martinez (parted ways with the team July 6th after the 2019 world Series win)
* Interim Manager: Cairo (29-43 record)
* New Manager: Butera (previously Tampa Bay’s senior director of player development)
* Key Context: Butera is the youngest manager in MLB since 1972. The team has young potential but significant roster holes.

2. Atlanta Braves:

* Outgoing Manager: Brian Snitker (chose not to pursue a new contract after the 2025 season)
* New Manager: Weiss (previously managed the Rockies and was snitker’s bench coach for eight years)
* Key context: Weiss follows a very prosperous and popular manager in Snitker. The team is generally strong but has faced recent injury issues.

3. San Diego Padres:

* Outgoing manager: Mike Shildt (retired October 13th)
* Record with Padres: 183-141, postseason appearances in both seasons (lost in NLDS 2024, Wild Card Series 2025)
* Key Context: Shildt retired despite having two years left on his contract extension.

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