Overview
- President of baseball operations Paul Toboni said Washington will listen on MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams but emphasized patience and a high bar for any return.
- The Orioles and Nationals have maintained steady contact on Gore, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, with reporting noting no indication a trade is close.
- Interest from the Yankees in Gore has been reported by multiple outlets, though the depth of discussions remains unclear.
- Washington already moved closer Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for catcher Harry Ford and righty prospect Isaac Lyon, reinforcing a longer-term approach.
- Gore is under team control through 2027 and Abrams through 2028, and the Nationals are pairing trade conversations with coaching hires, technology upgrades, and multiple Rule 5 additions.