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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez walks toward the dugout after making a pitching change during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Nats extend GM Mike Rizzo, manager Dave Martinez through ‘23

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo talks with reporters during Major League Baseball's general manager meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Carlsbad, Calif. Rizzo has worked to bring aboard a number of older, experienced veterans as spring training gets under way for his youngster-filled club in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Rizzo: Nationals will ‘probably be careful sellers’ at MLB trade deadline

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia reacts after he hit an RBI ground-rule double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nationals call up shortstop Luis Garcia from minors

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Outfielder Juan Soto (#22) rotating his arm before taking his turn at bat at Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on May 24th 2022 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo: All Pro-reels/Alyssa Howell)

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo: ‘We are not trading Juan Soto’

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia follows the flight of his RBI-double off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Rizzo: Nationals want Garcia ‘prepared’ to play shortstop before callup

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) holds up his 2020 National League batting title trophy alongside general manager Mike Rizzo, left, and manager Dave Martinez before an opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rizzo: Signing Soto to extension is Nationals’ ‘No. 1 priority’

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File). **FILE**

Nationals have busy first day of spring training

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 1, 2021, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. Strasburg felt some discomfort in his neck after a recent bullpen session, and Washington manager Dave Martinez said Friday, July 23, 2021, the team is trying to figure out what to do next. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Strasburg healthy, not in ‘rehab mode;’ Ross suffers setback with ‘minor’ elbow surgery

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto heads to his position in right field after grounding into a double play to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

System reboot: Last-place Nationals begin rebuild with Soto as centerpiece

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Josiah Gray winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

LOVERRO: Ruiz, Gray signal new chapter for Nationals

By Thom Loverro

Los Angeles Dodgers Keibert Ruiz hits a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Keibert Ruiz set to make Nationals debut on Monday

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, general manager Mike Rizzo, and owner Mark Lerner watch the team during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Nationals’ reboot likely to test owners’ commitment to winning

By Thom Loverro

In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo watches batting practice for Game 4 against the Houston Astros in the baseball World Series in Washington. “The challenges have been that they stopped playing baseball about six weeks into the spring season,” Rizzo said, talking about the draft. “So that’s been the biggest hurdle that we had to face. Fortunately, we dive into this draft thing very, very seriously. We got a lot done early on, especially the higher-round type of premier prospects. We have a really good feel of what’s out there in the country.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Nationals turn their eyes to future with trade deadline sell-off

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dodgers nearing trade for Nationals’ Scherzer, Turner

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, general manager Mike Rizzo, and owner Mark Lerner watch the team during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Rizzo: Nationals to ‘attack’ trade deadline

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Starlin Castro waits for a pitch from the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 2, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Rizzo: Castro not expected back this season

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File). **FILE**

Nationals select high school shortstop Brady House in first round of MLB draft

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi against the San Francisco Giants during a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Rizzo: Girardi a ‘con artist’ for sticky stuff checks on Scherzer

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Nationals Park is closed after the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was postponed because of coronavirus concerns. Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

After COVID outbreak, Nats to open season Tuesday vs. Braves

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

An electronic sign encouraging mask wearing is seen at Nationals Stadium, after the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was postponed because of coronavirus concerns, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. The entire season-opening three-game series between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was called off on Friday after three players for the 2019 World Series champions tested positive for COVID-19.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) **FILE**

Coronavirus outbreak pushes back start to season for Nationals again

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times