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The Washington Nationals fired GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez just a week before the 2025 MLB Draft, with assistant GM Mike DeBartolo named interim GM to oversee the draft process. This decision echoes past instances where teams changed GMs close to the draft, such as the Royals in 2006 and the Nationals in 2009, often leading to decisions made by scouting staff rather than the new GMs.
Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo has placed signs behind each of the 11 plates at the team’s spring training facility with the message "I don’t care how fast you throw ball four" to emphasize the importance of getting ahead of hitters and staying ahead. The move comes as the team aims to address issues with high walk rates and a low stuff-plus rating among its pitchers. Rizzo's message has resonated with the young pitching staff, who are focusing on being aggressive in the strike zone and improving their pitch location to cut back on tough counts.
The Washington Nationals have reached a multiyear contract extension with general manager Mike Rizzo, ensuring his continued presence during the team's ongoing rebuild. The specifics of the deal were not disclosed. Rizzo, who has been with the Nationals since 2006 and played a key role in their World Series win in 2019, expressed his commitment to building a championship team and praised the team's promising young players. Despite recent trades and a potential sale of the club, Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez are now locked in, providing stability for the organization.
The Washington Nationals have reached a multiyear contract extension with president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo, allowing him to continue the team's rebuilding effort. Rizzo, who has been with the Nationals for 15 years, expressed his commitment to developing the next generation of contenders. Despite finishing last in the National League East for the past three seasons, the Nationals have already improved upon their win total from last year. Rizzo has made significant roster changes since the team's 2019 World Series win, including trading key players for building blocks. The extension with Rizzo follows a previous extension with manager Dave Martinez.