Mike Rizzo, the man who built the Washington Nationals into a power and led them to the 2019 World Series championship, recently had a formal interview with the Athletics for their vacant GM position.
The Athletics, who have also interviewed assistant GM Billy Owens, and have identified James Click, vice president of baseball strategy with the Toronto Blue Jays as a strong candidate, would like to make their hire before the season’s conclusion.
Rizzo, who lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., also has strong interest in the Houston Astros’ GM vacancy, but the Astros aren’t expected to begin their interview process until after their season concludes.
The Athletics also made wholesale firings on their minor-league development staff.
There have been rumblings
in the industry about manager Mark Kotsay’s future, but he has a contract through 2028 and is considered safe.
The club is relocating to Las Vegas for the 2028 season, currently playing the second of three years in a minor-league ballpark in West Sacramento, California.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Athletics' GM search includes interview with World Series winner
