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Nationals’ Paul Toboni hires his No. 2: A 31-year-old GM

Ani Kilambi, 31, joins the Nationals to modernize their front office using advanced analytics as the team seeks to rebuild after a 66-96 season in 2025.

  • Ani Kilambi, 31-year-old incoming general manager, is joining the Washington Nationals, ESPN reported Wednesday and The Associated Press confirmed through an anonymous source.
  • After a 66-96 season, the Nationals face a need for talent and depth as Paul Toboni works to modernize the front office ahead of offseason moves.
  • According to ESPN, Ani Kilambi has been an assistant general manager for the Philadelphia Phillies since 2021 and previously worked with the Tampa Bay Rays for over five years, after graduating from UC Berkeley in 2016.
  • Kilambi steps into a post long held by Mike Rizzo, former Nationals GM , while interim GM Mike DeBartolo returns to assistant GM beneath Paul Toboni.
  • Notably, the Nationals' leadership now skews younger, with 31-year-old Ani Kilambi joining 35-year-old Paul Toboni and 33-year-old Blake Butera; more details on Kilambi’s duties will emerge as offseason activity continues.
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Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager.

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9NEWS Denver broke the news in Denver, United States on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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