The Washington Nationals on Tuesday announced De Jon Watson as their new director of player development.
Watson was previously a special assistant to general manager Mike Rizzo from 2017-2021.
“I am thrilled to move De Jon into this role as the director of player development,” Rizzo said in a press release. “He has been an integral part of our success the last five seasons and has a documented track record of success in player development. He has a thorough understanding of our minor league system and has the knowledge and experience to know what it takes to help players reach the major leagues.