Lee Mendelowitz to lead Nationals’ research and development department

In 2020, proper after winning the World Series, the Nationals employed 12 folks within the R+D division. Earlier than the 2021 season, due to pandemic layoffs, that was slimmed to 10. Ted López, a developer, landed with the Tampa Bay Rays. Saul Forman was employed by the Philadelphia Phillies as a clubhouse analyst. Then Isaac Gerhart-Hines, director of software program growth, left the Nationals final summer time; Scott Van Lenten, a senior analyst, was poached by the Colorado Rockies to run their R+D operation; and Mondry-Cohen knowledgeable Rizzo of his plans in mid-September. Gerhart-Hines has since joined Van Lenten in Colorado. Mondry-Cohen remains to be trying to find his subsequent executive-level alternative.