The Washington Nationals decided changes needed to be made. After getting swept by the Red Sox, Jeff Passan reported that the Nationals have fired Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez.
BREAKING: The Washington Nationals have fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 6, 2025
It is a surreal moment, as Rizzo has been GM since 2009 and Martinez has been manager since 2018. The pair led the Nats to a World Series title in 2019, but it has been tough sledding since then.