Report: Washington Nationals to name Dave Martinez manager.

A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals and Dave Martinez have agreed to a managerial contract for three years plus an option. The person described the contract to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement had not been announced. This is Martinez’s first job as a manager. He has been working as the bench coach for Joe Maddon with the Chicago Cubs and, before that, the Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez replaces Dusty Baker, who was let go when his two-year contract ended this season. Baker led the Nationals to two NL East titles but failed to win a playoff series.

A’s catcher arrested

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell has been arrested after a female food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her. Maxwell was the only player in Major League Baseball this year to take a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. Scottsdale police said officers went to Maxwell’s home Saturday night after getting a call about a person with a gun. Maxwell was booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct. Police said Maxwell was held in custody pending an initial appearance. TMZ Sports first reported the arrest. The 26-year-old Maxwell hit .237 with 3 home runs and 22 RBI in 76 games this season. He was projected to be Oakland’s starting catcher next year.