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Nationals Interview Guardians Executive Matt Forman for GM Vacancy

Washington signals a decision by season’s end after vetting internal options alongside outside executives.

Overview

  • Guardians executive vice president and assistant general manager Matt Forman has interviewed for Washington’s open general manager role, with the timing and his status in the process not specified.
  • Forman has been with Cleveland since 2013 and has held the EVP/AGM title since 2022, ranking behind Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff in the club’s hierarchy.
  • Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins reportedly interviewed for the position a few weeks earlier, continuing Washington’s outreach to experienced personnel.
  • The Nationals have contacted Dodgers executive vice president Josh Byrnes and Diamondbacks assistant GM Amiel Sawdaye, though it is not known if either held formal interviews.
  • Interim leader Mike DeBartolo continues to run baseball operations and remains a possible candidate as reporting suggests the club hopes to finalize a hire before the season concludes.