Mets old Staff Moves to braves

A New Direction for the Braves These hires represent a significant shift for the Braves' coaching staff under Walt Weiss, who was officially promoted to manager just days before these announcements. Replacing Longtime Staff: Hefner takes over for Rick Kranitz, who had been the Braves' pitching coach since 2019 and was part of the 2021 World Series championship team. Richardson replaces Tom Goodwin. A Broader Overhaul: The Braves have also informed third-base coach Fredi González that he will not return, indicating a comprehensive staff change. Seeking a Bounceback: The Braves are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season where they finished 76-86 and in fourth place in the NL East. Bringing in Hefner and Richardson signals a desire to inject new ideas and approaches. ⚾ The Impact on the NL East The move adds a new layer to the rivalry between the Braves and Mets. Atlanta is acquiring coaches familiar with a key opponent, while the Mets lose a pitching coach with a solid statistical record and a highly effective first-base coach. Richardson's ability to improve baserunning could be particularly valuable for the Braves, who ranked 26th in stolen bases last season. This coaching shuffle marks the first step for Walt Weiss in building his staff. The rest of the Braves' coaching staff for the 2026 season is expected to be announced in the near future