JUST IN: Atlanta Braves extend GM Alex Anthopoulos’ contract through 2031 season
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos, keeping him with them through the 2031 season as six-straight NL East champions.
The team announced the deal on Friday, bringing in a GM who oversaw a World Series victory in 2021 and was responsible for securing long-term contracts for many of its top players.
Anthopoulos was hired by the Braves after the 2017 season, which had suffered four consecutive losing seasons and was embroiled in an international contract scandal.
His predecessor, John Coppolella, was initially banned for life from Major League Baseball, but that ban was rescinded a year ago.
With Anthopoulos at the helm, the Braves began his streak of district titles in 2018.
Last season, Atlanta won 104 games, the most in the major leagues, but lost to Philadelphia in the National League District Series for the second straight year.
Anthopoulos, 46, thanked Braves CEO Terry McGuirk for his “continued support and trust.
” With Anthopoulos at the helm, the Braves began a streak of district titles in 2018.
Last season, Atlanta won the Major League title.
Best 104 games before losing to Philadelphia in the National League District Series for the second straight year.
Anthopoulos, 46, thanked Braves CEO Terry McGuirk for his “continued support and trust.
” “The Braves are a great organization to be a part of and I am proud of the success we have achieved together,” Anthopoulos said in a statement.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue leading baseball operations and work to bring another World Series to Atlanta.
” His previous contract with the Braves was announced in February 2020 and is scheduled to run through the 2024 season.
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