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Executives See MacKenzie Gore Trade Days Away as Nationals Field 15-Plus Inquiries

Washington seeks a premium return for the All-Star left-hander, who offers two affordable seasons of club control.

Overview

  • The Nationals have heard from more than 15 teams on Gore as the Winter Meetings begin, according to reporting from The Athletic.
  • Multiple front-office executives expect a trade could come together within days at the Meetings, though no agreement is in place.
  • ESPN reports Washington’s asking price is high under new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, with cost-control through 2027 boosting leverage.
  • Gore posted a 4.17 ERA over 159.2 innings in 2025, shining to a 3.02 ERA in the first half before a 6.75 ERA after the break and brief IL stints for shoulder inflammation and an ankle impingement.
  • Potential fits cited include the Giants, Yankees, Rangers and others, with analyst Jim Bowden proposing a Giants deal for prospects Carson Whisenhunt and Jacob Bresnahan.