On Sunday, the Washington Nationals shocked the baseball world with the news of a franchise-altering decision. Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, architects of the 2019 World Series championship, have been fired.

Lerner also announced that assistant general manager Mike DeBartolo has been named as Rizzo's replacement on an interim basis. DeBartolo will immediately be tasked with running the draft room for next week's MLB Draft, in which the Nationals have the top pick.

The Washington Nationals have parted ways with longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez, ending a major chapter in franchise history following yet another losing season.