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Nationals Fire Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo After Boston Sweep

Ownership has appointed Mike DeBartolo interim general manager as it seeks to refocus a franchise that has slipped to 37-53, last in the NL East.

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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, watches with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
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Overview

  • The Nationals dismissed manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on July 6, hours after a 6-4 loss completed a four-game sweep by the Boston Red Sox.
  • Senior vice president Mike DeBartolo was named interim general manager, with an interim field manager to be announced on Monday.
  • Washington’s 7-19 June stretch boosted its season record to 37-53, leaving the club at the bottom of the National League East.
  • Principal owner Mark D. Lerner cited the need for a fresh approach and new energy after the team failed to reach the postseason since its 2019 World Series title.
  • Martinez departs with a 500-622 record over eight seasons including the 2019 championship, while Rizzo ends a 17-year tenure as the architect of the Nationals’ baseball operations.