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Bleacher Report Names Yankees the Top Fit for Nationals' MacKenzie Gore

Interest stems from New York's rotation uncertainty plus Gore's low-cost control through 2027, with no deal reported close.

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 21: A New York Yankees cap and glove shown in the dugout out during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly identified the Yankees as the best landing spot if Washington trades MacKenzie Gore, a view echoed in multiple Dec. 31 write-ups.
  • New York enters 2026 with rotation questions, including Gerrit Cole returning from Tommy John surgery and Carlos Rodón recovering from an elbow procedure.
  • Gore, 26, earned his first All-Star nod in 2025 and struck out 185 with a 10.4 K/9, posting a 3.02 ERA in the first half before fading after the break.
  • He remains under club control through 2027 and is projected to earn about $6.5 million in 2026, enhancing short-term affordability for contenders.
  • The Nationals are expected to demand a strong prospect package with the Shane Baz trade cited as a benchmark, and potential competition includes the Red Sox as no imminent agreement is reported.