A day after a major organizational shakeup, the Nationals named Miguel Cairo as the interim manager on Monday. Cairo will replace Dave Martinez, who was fired on Sunday along with general manager Mike Rizzo.

The Washington Nationals appointed Miguel Cairo as interim manager on Monday, July 7, 2025, following a major organizational overhaul. Cairo replaces Dave Martinez, who and general manager Mike Rizzo were dismissed on Sunday.

Miguel Cairo, who has served as a Washington Nationals bench coach for the past season and a half, was named interim manager of the Major League Baseball club on Monday."Miguel is well-respected in our organization and around baseball,