Just a few moments ago Mike Rizzo met with the media and announced the Washington Nationals have parted ways with pitching coach Derek Lilliquist. Paul Menhart, who currently is the Nationals minor league pitching coach, will replace Lilliquist.
In his press conference, Rizzo stated that there were “preparation issues” that could have led to this decision to let go of Lilliquist. Tweet via Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic.
Pitching coach Derek Lilliquist has been fired. Rizzo said there were “preparation issues” and team wanted a new message and voice. Longtime coordinator Paul Menhart will take over starting tmrw.