The Washington Nationals are finalising a deal to name Blake Butera, 33, as their next manager ahead of the 2026 season, a move that will make him Major League Baseball's youngest manager in more than five decades, according to ESPN.
Butera's appointment follows the dismissal of former manager Dave Martinez and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo earlier this year. His hiring signals a clear shift in Washington's leadership strategy, focusing on youth, data-driven decision-making, and long-term player development as the franchise continues its rebuild.
