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Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo getting interviewed by the Astros

When he was fired in July of 2025, I was curious to see what was next for Mike Rizzo. At the time, he was 64 years old, but he did not seem to have any desire to step away. After…

By Sam Sallick · Federal Baseball

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:35 PM

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Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is interviewing for the Houston Astros GM opening.
Bob Nightengale first reported that Rizzo would receive an interview for the Astros vacancy.
Rizzo previously led the Washington Nationals to a 2019 World Series title over Houston.

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Former Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is interviewing for the Houston Astros general manager position, according to a report by Bob Nightengale. Rizzo, who was fired by the Nationals in July 2025, is among several candidates being considered for the vacant role in Houston.

Writer Sam Sallick notes that Rizzo famously defeated the Astros in the 2019 World Series while leading Washington. Sallick argues that while Rizzo is an old-school executive who struggled with drafting and analytics in the 2020s, a veteran, high-spending Astros organization could fit his scouting and trading strengths well.

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Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo getting interviewed by the Astros

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