Braves Briefing: Is third base coach Ron Washington interested in an open manager job?

Could the Atlanta Braves lose third base coach Ron Washington?

Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington is interested in the open Houston Astros manager job, per reports.

Jason Bristol of KHOU reported on X, "Popular Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington is interested in Houston Astros' open manager position, @_JeremyBooth and I have learned. Washington, 71, is beloved by Braves players. As a manager, twice guided Rangers to World Series (2010 & 2011)."

He continued in another post saying, "He also played briefly for the Astros (1989). It's not known if the Astros have mutual interest, but Washington and Astros general manager Dana Brown were, of course, both working for Atlanta Braves at the same time."

Washington is loved by both Braves players and fans but it's easy to see why another team would want him. We've previously reported on current Braves assistants Walt Weiss and Eric Young Sr. being named as possible candidates for the gig, per The Athletic, and it makes sense that Washington would also be on the short list. 

World Series Schedule

The Texas Rangers won game three 3-1 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series last night. Game four is tonight.

Game One: Texas 6, Arizona 5 (11)
Game Two: Arizona 9, Texas 1
Game Three: Texas 3, Arizona 1
Game Four: Tuesday 10/31, Texas @ Arizona - 8:03 pm ET on Fox
Game Five: Wednesday 11/1, Texas @ Arizona - 8:03 pm ET on Fox
Game Six*: Friday 11/3, Arizona @ Texas - 8:03 pm ET on Fox
Game Seven*: Saturday 11/4, Arizona @ Texas - 8:03 pm ET on Fox

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