Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo defended the organization against criticism from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, who labeled the team as “perennial bottom feeders” due to their struggles in spending and player development. Rizzo, who has led the team since 2009 and overseen a lengthy rebuild post-2019 World Series victory, expressed optimism about the team’s future, stating that the rebuild’s progress is becoming evident. Despite recent challenges and key player trades, Rizzo believes the team is on the right path toward future championships.
