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Nationals Oust Martinez and Rizzo Following Red Sox Sweep

Senior vice president Mike DeBartolo has been tapped as interim GM to steer baseball operations through the amateur draft before the trade deadline.

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Jun 11, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Nationals bench coach Miguel Cairo (22) makes changes to his lineup in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were dismissed on July 6 after a 6-4 loss completed a three-game sweep by the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park.
  • Owner Mark D. Lerner cited the club’s poor on-field performance, including a 7-19 June record, as the reason for the leadership overhaul.
  • Mike DeBartolo, formerly senior vice president and assistant GM, will oversee all baseball operations on an interim basis, with authority over the upcoming draft.
  • An interim manager is expected to be named on Monday as the Nationals look to change course with a 37-53 record and last place in the NL East.
  • Washington has not reached the postseason since its 2019 World Series title and has finished no higher than fourth in the division during its rebuild.