The Washington Nationals have fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, the team announced on Sunday. "On behalf of our family and the Washington Nationals organ

The team announced Sunday that it has fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. Washington is 37-53 on the season, sitting in fifth place in the NL East. ESPN's Jeff Passan first reported the firings.

General manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez have been fired following the Nationals’ 6-4 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday, which concluded a dismal weekend where the Nats were decimated by the Red Sox. Mike DeBartolo was named interim general manager and a decision on the manager will be made on Monday.