LOUIS — In earnest, a new era in Washington Nationals history began about 54 hours ... Notably absent was interim manager Miguel Cairo, who stood in a room across the hall, sipping from a plastic water bottle, preparing his first message to the team ...

Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo and interim manager Miguel Cairo are ready to try to turn around an organization that's had the second-worst record in the majors since 2020.

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.