Don’t get it twisted, Mike Rizzo is a Washington Nationals legend. Someday there will probably be a statue of him outside of Nationals Park. However, all good things come to an end. Firing Mike Rizzo was the best move for the long term future of the Washington Nationals.
Rizzo was the architect of the Nationals golden age in the 2010’s. He had an uncanny ability to win a trade and had a run as one of the best executives in baseball. However, by 2025, he was not among the elite anymore, and has not been for a little while.