MLB · NL East · Est. 1969 · Nationals Park
Washington Nationals
Current Leadership
Managing Principal Owner
Mark Lerner assumed the role of managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals in 2012 from his father Ted Lerner, who had stepped back from daily operations. Mark has overseen the franchise during its most successful era, including the historic 2019 World Series championship - the first title for a Washington baseball team since 1924. He has managed the team's transition from contender to rebuilding, investing in the farm system and young talent development to build the next competitive window.
Ownership Group
The Lerner family, one of the wealthiest real estate families in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, has owned the Nationals since purchasing the franchise from MLB in 2006 for $450 million. Founded by patriarch Ted Lerner, the family built its fortune through Lerner Enterprises, one of the largest privately held real estate companies on the East Coast. The family's deep roots in the D.C. community and substantial resources have provided the franchise with stability and the ability to invest in both the roster and Nationals Park.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Butera | Manager | 2026 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Johns | Bench Coach | 2026 |
| Simon Mathews | Pitching Coach | 2026 |
| Matt Borgschulte | Hitting Coach | 2026 |
| Victor Estevez | Third Base Coach | 2026 |
| Corey Ray | First Base Coach | 2026 |
Historical Figures
Interim Owner
MLB itself owned and operated the franchise during the relocation of the Montreal Expos to Washington, D.C. The league purchased the Expos from Jeffrey Loria in 2002 and managed the transition to Washington in 2005, renaming the team the Nationals. MLB ran the team until selling it to the Lerner family in 2006.
Former Owner (Montreal Expos)
Jeffrey Loria, the New York art dealer who later owned the Miami Marlins, purchased the Montreal Expos in 1999. His brief and tumultuous ownership of the Expos was marked by slashed payrolls, deteriorating attendance, and the eventual sale of the franchise to MLB as part of the contraction and relocation process that ultimately brought baseball to Washington, D.C.