Overview

• Despite inquiries from the Padres, Cubs and other contenders, Washington has not received offers it deems acceptable for Gore
• The Nationals have leveraged Gore’s first All-Star selection and two years of team control to boost his trade valuation
• Teams have balked at Washington’s demand for rookie third baseman Matt Shaw, who remains off the table
• Under interim GM Mike DeBartolo and amid a search for a permanent general manager, the club has maintained a firm deadline stance
• Gore’s trajectory—from the 2022 Juan Soto-Josh Bell deal to his breakout 2025 season—has underscored his premium market appeal