The Chicago Cubs may soon have to brace for a life without Carter Hawkins. A former assistant GM in Cleveland whom Jed Hoyer tapped after the 2021 season to help him create the next great Cubs team, he's now being eyed for another promotion, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The Washington Nationals, in their search to find a more permanent replacement for longtime head of baseball operations Mike Rizzo, have Hawkins on their short list for the top job.
For a quick refresher, the Nationals made the stunning decision back in July to fire both Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez shortly before the draft.