"The Washington Nationals are set to undergo a lot of changes from the way they entered the 2025 season. After the previous regime, lead by General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Dave Martinez declared the rebuild over, the Nationals failed to even reach as many wins as they did in the last couple seasons. In fact, there is a very legitimate argument to be made that the 2025 season was the worst and most disappointing one in Nationals history,"
"Part of that new leaf that is being turned over is the introduction of the team's new President of Baseball Operations, Paul Toboni, who was persuaded to leave the Boston Red Sox organization after a successful tenure in their front office. Arguably the biggest decision that Toboni will have to make this offseason is who will lead his young ballclub into the 2026 season and hopefully beyond, as the Nationals have a clear vacancy at the helm of their team."
"As of now, things appear pretty unsettled for the club with regard to their coaching staff, but one thing is for certain: Dave Martinez wants another shot. Despite a record below .500 as a manager for his career, the 2019 World Series Champion skipper wants a chance to be able to manage a team again in the near future. Recently, Martinez told The Athletic that he is still looking to manage,"
The Washington Nationals endured a disappointing 2025 season, failing to match recent win totals and prompting significant organizational change. Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez were dismissed in July after expectations for the rebuild fell short. Paul Toboni was hired as President of Baseball Operations after leaving the Boston Red Sox and now must decide on a managerial hire to lead the young roster into 2026. The managerial vacancy remains unresolved, with potential candidates like Kurt Suzuki mentioned and Dave Martinez expressing interest in returning to a managerial role while actively seeking opportunities.
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