The Washington Nationals dismissed manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday, more than five years after they guided the franchise to its only World Series title. Martinez, who helped Washington win the 2019 World Series in his second year on the job,

Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals on Sunday in moves that were surprising for their timing, even if the club is more than halfway through its sixth consecutive losing season since winning the 2019 World Series.

General manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez have been fired following the Nationals’ 6-4 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday, which concluded a dismal weekend where the Nats were decimated by the Red Sox. Mike DeBartolo was named interim general manager and a decision on the manager will be made on Monday.