The Washington nationals They announced on Monday the designation of the Venezuelan Miguel Cairo Like new interim manager of the team, after the departure of Dave Martínez and the President of Operations Mike Rizzo. The decision represents an important change in the direction of the club, which currently occupies the last place of the Eastern Division of the National League.
Cairo, who arrived at the Nationals in 2024 as a bank coach, was promoted to the position after being evaluated by the board. According to the journalist Britt Ghiroli (Mlb.com), The offer was made on Sunday, and Cairo asked for time to reflect because it was part of Martínez’s staff.
“His voice and energy will be a catalyst for the team and the fans in this second half of the season,” said Mike Debartolo, interim general manager of the club.
A new opportunity for the Venezuelan as a strategist
Miguel Cairo already has experience as an interim manager in the big leagues. He did it in 2022 with the Chicago White Sox, where he directed the last 34 games of the season with 18-16 record, after the departure of Tony Larussa. He also directed two specific games in 2021: one against the Yankees in the “game of the field of dreams” and another against Texas.
Its resume includes technical roles in the reds of Cincinnati, Yankees in New York, Mets and White Blacks in Chicago.
Venezuela and managers in Major Leagues
With this designation, Miguel Cairo becomes the Venezuelan room to direct in the major leagues, next to:
- Alfredo Pedrique (Arizona Diamondbacks, 2004)
- Oswaldo Guillén (Chicago White Sox, 2004–2011 / Champion in 2005)
- Carlos Mendoza (New York Mets, 2024 – present)
The arrival of Cairo reinforces the Venezuelan presence in high -level positions in MLB.
Official debut: This Tuesday in front of the Cardinals of San Luis.
