Braves News: Brian Snitker talks Dansby Swanson’s free agency, Ronald Acuña’s injury, more

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker spoke with ESPN’s Buster Olney to discuss Atlanta’s postseason elimination, Dansby Swanson’s free agency, and more.

“I talked to him [Dansby] after we were eliminated. I wait for Alex to give me updates. All extensions are above me; I just sit and help. They’re very aware of how I feel about that man and how much I want him back, but I understand that this is a business,” Snitker said when asked about Dansby Swanson’s free agency.

Dansby Swanson is entering the offseason as one of the league’s top free agent shortstops. He will receive a qualifying offer this offseason and become eligible for draft pick compensation.

Catch Snitker’s full interview and all of the details on Swanson’s free agency on Spotify.

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