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Nationals name Miguel Cairo interim manager amid franchise shakeup

WASHINGTON NATIONALS FRANCHISE, JUL 7 – The Nationals made leadership changes after firing both manager and general manager, appointing Miguel Cairo as interim manager and DeBartolo as interim GM.

  • Miguel Cairo was named the Washington Nationals' interim manager on Monday following the firing of Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo on Sunday.
  • The Nationals made changes to their leadership after a disappointing start to the season, holding the worst record in their division at 37-53 and suffering a series of recent defeats, leading the organization to seek new direction.
  • Cairo, who joined the Nationals as bench coach in 2024 and has prior MLB managerial experience with the Chicago White Sox, will lead the team starting with a Tuesday game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Nationals owner Mark Lerner expressed confidence in Miguel Cairo’s ability to lead the team, emphasizing that introducing new leadership and enthusiasm is essential for the club’s future success.
  • This managerial change positions the Nationals to respond to ongoing adversity as they face their season opener under Cairo, aiming to improve their standing and future outlook.
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Washington Times broke the news in United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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