Just one day after firing general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, the Washington Nationals have quickly named Miguel Cairo as their interim manager. Due to the team's poor performance, which has left them with a 37-53 record, there has been a substantial change in leadership. Cairo, who has spent the last two seasons as the Nationals' bench coach, contributes invaluable insight from his 16 seasons as an MLB shortstop.

Last year, he served as interim manager of the Chicago White Sox, demonstrating his ability to lead under trying conditions. In addition, Mike DeBartolo will take over as temporary general manager, ushering in a new era for the Nationals.

According to owner Mark Lerner, "While we are appreciative of their past success, the on-field performance has not been where we or our fans expect it to be." This indicates that a new strategy is needed. The Nationals have the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, which is a crucial chance for the team's future, and this leadership shift occurs right before that.

A three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, which begins Tuesday, will be Cairo's first test. Under the new leadership, the Nationals hope to raise their league status and refocus their tactics. After the team's recent loss to the Boston Red Sox, the decision to appoint Cairo and DeBartolo was made quickly, underscoring the need for change.

As they get ready for their next games against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Nationals want to maintain this momentum in the hopes of improving their season under Cairo's leadership. The emphasis will be on using the new leadership to secure a bright future for the organisation as the MLB Draft draws near.

As the Nationals struggled, both Mike Rizzo, who had been with the organisation since 2006, and Dave Martinez, who guided them to their first-ever championship in 2019, faced contract expiration. The next few weeks will be critical in deciding the Nationals' future as they set out on their new course.