Nationals name Miguel Cairo interim manager
Cairo played 17 seasons in the major leagues and has worked in baseball as a coach or member of a front office since he retired from playing in 2013. He previously served as an acting manager in 2022 for the Chicago White Sox when then-manager Tony LaRussa was out on medical leave. He had an 18-16 record in those 34 games. He also managed two games for Chicago in the 2021 season.
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'Miguel is well-respected in our organization and around baseball,' Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo said in a press release. 'A diligent worker and student of the game, he has a proven track record of showing strong leadership in a variety of situations, and I believe that his voice and energy will serve as a catalyst to our team and our fan base in the second half of the season.'
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