The Atlanta Braves seem primed to add long time Minnesota Twins coach Tommy Watkins to their coaching staff per multiple reports. Dan Hayes of the Athletic was first to report the news earlier this afternoon.
As Aaron Gleeman of the Athletic noted, Watkins had been with the Twins for 27 years.
Reporting on the Braves side indicated that Watkins’ role with the Braves is not yet known, with the Athletic’s David O’Brien suggesting it could be a 3rd base coach or major league coach.
Speculatively, Watkins as the 3rd base coach could shift the newly hired Tony Mansolino to the bench coach role.
The Braves had at least one position on the team’s coaching staff still open. The full coaching staff has not yet been announced by Atlanta.
