Washington Nationals’ GM and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo gave Davey Martinez a vote of confidence in a pregame interview with reporters before the season finale on Sunday, reiterating what he said previously about the work the Nats’ first-year skipper did in an ultimately disappointing 2018 campaign.
During the final homestand of the season, Rizzo said Martinez handled a tough situation well and would be back in D.C. in 2019.
“I haven’t considered any other scenario,” Rizzo told reporters in Nationals Park.
“I think Davey has done a great job in managing this team.