The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits as their top pick in the 2025 draft, but the young talent couldn’t join fans in a celebratory drink offered by former general manager Mike Rizzo.

In a surprising move, the Washington Nationals have fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo amid their sixth consecutive losing season. The timing of these decisions has left many questioning the future direction of the team.