Overview
- The Cubs entered the trade deadline seeking to bolster a rotation hampered by season-ending injuries to Justin Steele and continued issues for Jameson Taillon.
- According to MLB insiders Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network, Washington sees no rush to trade Gore before today’s deadline.
- Gore has recorded a 3.80 ERA with 148 strikeouts in 123 innings this season, earned his first National League All-Star selection and remains under team control for two more years.
- Trade discussions have centered on a blockbuster package likely anchored by top prospects such as outfielder Owen Caissie or pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins.
- If the deadline passes without a deal, the Nationals could revisit trading Gore in the offseason after appointing a permanent general manager.