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Braves Snag Ex-Mets Coaches Hefner and Richardson
11/6/2025
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Story summary
- The Atlanta Braves hired former New York Mets coaches Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson on November 5, 2025.
- Jeremy Hefner, the Mets' former pitching coach, will assume the same role with the Braves, while Antoan Richardson will be the first base coach.
- Both coaches departed the Mets following significant coaching changes after the team missed the playoffs.
- Hefner's tenure included a sixth-best ERA, but the Mets struggled in the second half of the season.
- Richardson improved Juan Soto's stolen base performance before joining the Braves after contract negotiations with the Mets failed.
