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Nationals Hire DeBartolo as Interim GM Amid Struggles

7/9/2025

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The Washington Nationals have turned to Mike DeBartolo as their interim general manager after parting ways with manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. With the team struggling at 37-54, DeBartolo plans to infuse fresh data-driven strategies as they gear up for the MLB draft, where they hold the coveted first overall pick.

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The Washington Nationals have turned to Mike DeBartolo as their interim general manager after parting ways with manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. With the team struggling at 37-54, DeBartolo plans to infuse fresh data-driven strategies as they gear up for the MLB draft, where they hold the coveted first overall pick.