ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Braves have made John Hart their president of baseball operations.
With Hart accepting the newly created title, the Braves no longer are looking for a general manager.
Hart became interim general manager Sept. 22. The team had sought a full-time replacement for Frank Wren, who was fired last month after a disappointing finish this season.
Team President John Schuerholz announced Thursday that the 66-year-old Hart has agreed to a three-year contract that will last through the team’s first season at its new stadium in Cobb County.
Hart is the former general manager for the Rangers and Indians. He joined the Braves last year as a senior adviser.
Braves make Hart president of baseball operations
