# Mike Rizzo to Interview for Houston Astros GM Job

> Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo reportedly set to interview for Houston Astros general manager role after parting ways with Dana Brown in August 2026.
- Title: Mike Rizzo to Interview for Houston Astros GM Job | Shortify
- Summary: Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo reportedly set to interview for Houston Astros general manager role after parting ways with Dana Brown in August…
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- Source: Washington Nationals On SI — https://si.com/mlb/nationals/onsi/former-nationals-boss-mike-rizz-interview-new-gm-job
- Published: 2026-10-26T17:43:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike rizzo, houston astros, washington nationals, general manager, dana brown, nfl, mlb, sports
## Washington Nationals new era
The Washington Nationals are off and running in their new era led by president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and manager Blake Butera.
## Nationals win most games since 2019
The team won their most games in the regular season (77) since they won the World Series back in 2019 (93).
## Mike Rizzo eyes new GM job
Former Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo reportedly has his eyes set on a new job.
## Rizzo to interview with Astros
According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY, Rizzo is set to interview with the Houston Astros for their open general manager job after they parted ways with Dana Brown before the end of the 2026…
## Rizzo respects Astros owner
Rizzo has strong respect for Astros owner Jim Crane and has informed friends of his deep desire to work for the Astros.
## Nationals beat Astros in 2019
The Nationals defeated the Astros in the World Series back in 2019, weeks before Houston's cheating scandal was revealed.
## Rizzo's payroll interest
Rizzo is interested in the payroll he would have to work with under Jim Crane's spending practices.
## Rizzo previously interviewed with Athletics
Rizzo previously interviewed with the Athletics earlier in the offseason for their open role but pulled himself out due to preference for Astros' role.
## Rizzo's Washington success
Rizzo took over as GM in March 2009, made playoffs five times in 17 years, and won World Series in 2019.
## Rizzo's next move
Rizzo is set to run a front office again after his 65-year-old career in baseball.
## Key takeaway

Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo is interviewing for Houston Astros GM job after parting ways with Dana Brown in August 2026.