Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo Promises to Buy Beer For DC Fans

The Washington Nationals dismissed Mike Rizzo as their general manager on Sunday, but the longtime executive is leaving the organization with his head held high.

Rizzo posted a heartfelt note to fans Friday on Instagram, thanking them for their support over the years. He headed up the front office for 17 seasons, after all, leading the organization to five playoff appearances and their first World Series title.

"It's been an incredible ride," Rizzo wrote. "The wins, the losses, the championships, the celebrations and everything in-between, it has been an honor to be President and General Manager of your Washington Nationals."

Rizzo continued to endear himself to the fanbase on his way out, announcing that the first round of beers at both Penn Quarter Sports Tavern and Walter’s Sports Bar would be on him Monday night. The "Round of Riz" will be available between 5 and 7 p.m. ET, in the leadup to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.