Nationals Discuss MacKenzie Gore Trade as Yankees Emerge as Top Suitor

Executives peg an offseason move at roughly 30% with many expecting any deal to wait for the July deadline.

Overview

Washington president of baseball operations Paul Toboni has engaged multiple clubs on Gore and is holding a high asking price.
ESPN’s latest trade board puts Gore’s odds of a winter deal at about 30%, with industry sentiment leaning toward a midseason trade.
The Yankees were identified as the most likely landing spot, with the Orioles, Rangers, Giants and Diamondbacks also cited as fits.
Gore, 26, is under team control through 2027, is represented by Scott Boras, and is projected to earn about $4.7 million in 2026 arbitration.
He logged a 30.5% strikeout rate and 3.02 ERA before the 2025 All-Star break but finished with injuries and a 4.17 ERA overall, and MLBTR ranks him the No. 1 trade candidate this offseason.