Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker spent a significant amount of time with the media on Tuesday at Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings in San Diego. As anticipated, Snitker was asked about the return of Dansby Swanson, which continues to be the Braves’ biggest question mark of the offseason. Snitker did not disclose the possibility of Swanson’s return next season, but instead mentioned that the shortstop would be a huge loss.
“It’s tough because you do get attached to those guys,” Snitker replied of Swanson’s free agency. “They’re quality individuals. I love him to death, but that’s part of the business.