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.