Apr 8, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo stands on the field during batting practice prior to the Nationals' game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals pick up 2023 contract options on GM Mike Rizzo, manager Dave Martinez

On Saturday, the Washington Nationals exercised 2023 contract options on general manager and president of baseball operations, Mike Rizzo, and manager Dave Martinez. 

Rizzo, 61, has been with the Nationals for 14 years, hired in 2006 as assistant general manager and VP of baseball operations under Jim Bowden. 

In 2009, after Bowden stepped down, Rizzo was named GM of the Nationals. Rizzo added president of baseball operations to his duties in 2013.

Rizzo has presided over five playoff berths, four National League East championships and a World Series championship in 2019.

Martinez has been the manager of the Nationals since 2018. 

The 57-year-old helped lead the Nationals to a 93-69 record and the franchise's first World Series title in 2019. 

The Nationals are 295-330 and 12-5 in the postseason in five-plus seasons under Martinez. 

"Mike and Davey have been leading the Washington Nationals for several years and it is only right to continue with them at the forefront," Washington Nationals managing principal owner Mark D. Lerner said Saturday in a press release. "Mike has led us through many different phases of our organization and we believe his work during this current phase will pay off in the end. Davey has done a tremendous job in the clubhouse and in the dugout for five seasons. His continued determination and unwavering support of his players makes us proud. We are lucky to have Mike and Davey leading the way." 

The Nationals are currently in last place in the NL East with a record of 29-50, 14 games back of the division-leading New York Mets. 

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Timberwolves chew up Nuggets to force Game 7
Rangers secure spot in conference finals after stunning third-period comeback over Hurricanes
Xander Schauffele makes history in first round of PGA Championship
Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner shares massive Juan Soto contract update
Steelers' Cameron Heyward addresses contract holdout
Knicks star ruled out for potential closeout game
Dodgers starter undergoes season-ending UCL surgery
Clemson’s Dabo Swinney gives smug response about not using transfer portal
Caitlin Clark's debut was most-watched WNBA game in more than 20 years
Watch: Chris Kreider's natural third-period hat trick shatters Hurricanes' comeback hopes
Veteran NFL safety will either play for this team or retire in 2024
Former Red Wings head coach linked to open NHL job
How Patriots' Drake Maye has already impressed Jacoby Brissett
LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry among Forbes' highest-paid athletes for 2024
Steve Cohen addresses if Mets could again be trade-deadline sellers
Tiger Woods ruins strong first round with sloppy finish at PGA Championship
NFL responds to speculation about Chiefs schedule and Taylor Swift
Despite hopes for change, NASCAR championship weekend will return to Phoenix in 2025
Chiefs will achieve something not done since 1927 with 2024 schedule
Yankees' Aaron Judge comments on resurgence after bad slump

Want more Nationals news?

Join the hundreds of thousands of fans who start their day with Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the best newsletter in sports.