On an early July night, the 16 year tenure of Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo came to an end. After getting swept by the Red Sox, Rizzo got axed alongside Davey Martinez, the manager he had become tied to the hip with in recent years. I wanted to take a look at Rizzo’s tenure and discuss his legacy in DC.
BREAKING: The Washington Nationals have fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 6, 2025
The Rizzo Legacy:
Even if the past half decade was rough, Mike Rizzo will always be a legend in Washington, DC.