The Nationals' search for a definitive replacement in the front office is in full swing.
The Athletic reported earlier this week that the team has contacted several active members of other MLB clubs' front offices, including Cubs GM Carter Hawkins, Diamondbacks assistant GM Amiel Sawdaye, and Dodgers senior VP Josh Byrnes. The report also indicated that these are by no means the finalists for the position, though it did note that former Twins general manager Thad Levine has not, at this time, been contacted by the Nationals.
Carter Hawkins
As was first reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale and later confirmed by the Washington Post's Barry Svrluga, Cubs GM Carter Hawkins is among the Nationals' primary candidates for the position.