The Washington Nationals have reaffirmed their management team.
The Nationals are extending the contracts of manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, according to The Athletic, citing sources.안전놀이터
Martinez will receive a two-year extension with a one-year option, while Rizzo is expected to receive a similar deal. This season was the option year for both.
After winning the World Series in 2019, the Nats have been rebuilding ever since. They finished last in the division for three straight years and are in last place this season.
It was a dark period for the Nats as they lost key players from their 2019 championship run, including Anthony Rendon, Max Scherzer, Trey Turner, and Juan Soto.
This season has been an improvement. With 57 wins as of Dec. 22, the team has already surpassed last year’s win total (55).
The future is also looking good. Baseball America ranked the club’s farm system ninth out of 30 teams.
They used the No. 2 overall pick in the draft to select outfielder Dylan Crouse.
The Lerner family, which owns the Nationals, has been trying to sell the organization since April. During this tumultuous time, they extended the contracts of the manager and general manager.
Ted Leonsis, who currently owns the Wizards (NBA), Capitals (NHL), and Mystics (WNBA), has been touted as a possible buyer.