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Nationals Appoint Miguel Cairo as Interim Manager

7/8/2025

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The Washington Nationals have turned to Miguel Cairo as their interim manager following the dismissal of Dave Martinez on July 6. At 51, Cairo, who has experience as a bench coach and interim manager with the Chicago White Sox, is tasked with breathing new life into a faltering team sitting at the bottom of the NL East with a 37-53 record. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo believes in Cairo's ability to lead.

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The Washington Nationals have turned to Miguel Cairo as their interim manager following the dismissal of Dave Martinez on July 6. At 51, Cairo, who has experience as a bench coach and interim manager with the Chicago White Sox, is tasked with breathing new life into a faltering team sitting at the bottom of the NL East with a 37-53 record. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo believes in Cairo's ability to lead.