"On the front office side of things, the organization has a new leader at the top in the form of their recently hired President of Baseball Operations, Paul Toboni, who is hoping to bring a brand new philosophy to the way the team has done things for a long time. Especially recently, the franchise has failed star players like MacKenzie Gore on certain aspects of player development, and a big part of Toboni's job will be to maximize the talent within the organization."
"But besides Toboni and the rest of the impending changes within the front office, the Nationals need a reset on the field. Sure, new players will be targeted and brought in, but they simply won't be able to do it alone. They will need a new leader with fresh ideas and perspectives, and perhaps the organization might consider bringing back a familiar friend."
"In fact, the honor could end up being former catcher Kurt Suzuki, who has suddenly become a hot name on the managerial market. While there have not yet been any rumors regarding Suzuki to the Nationals, he has become a candidate in the hiring process for the San Francisco Giants, who also have an opening of their own after parting ways with veteran skipper Bob Melvin."
The Washington Nationals are shifting course after a disappointing 2025 season, initiating changes across the front office and on the field. Paul Toboni was hired as President of Baseball Operations to introduce a new philosophy and to improve player development, including addressing failures with prospects like MacKenzie Gore. The roster will see targeted acquisitions, but the team also seeks a managerial reset to provide leadership and fresh perspectives. Former catcher Kurt Suzuki, a member of the 2019 World Series team, has emerged as a managerial candidate and has spent the past three years as a special assistant with the Los Angeles Angels.
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