Nationals Set to Hire Justin Horowitz as Assistant GM Under Paul Toboni

The addition signals a scouting-centric rebuild led by Toboni after years of thin draft returns.

Overview

Horowitz previously led the Pirates’ amateur scouting department and earlier worked in Boston under Toboni.
His 2024–25 Pittsburgh draft classes drew positive reviews, including top picks Konnor Griffin (No. 9 in 2024) and Seth Hernandez (No. 6 in 2025).
Toboni has assembled multiple assistant GMs with amateur-scouting pedigrees, hiring Devin Pearson before Horowitz.
The Nationals have seen significant staff turnover since Toboni’s arrival, with assistant GMs Eddie Longosz and Mark Scialabba departing.
Washington has not named a GM or a director of amateur scouting, Mike DeBartolo’s role remains unresolved, and reporting indicates the club intends to fill the scouting-director vacancy.