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Rangers Introduce MacKenzie Gore After Trade, Eye Rotation Upgrade for 2026

Club officials describe the left-hander as a mid-rotation addition positioned to sharpen his consistency within a veteran staff.

Overview

  • Gore was formally introduced at Globe Life Field and said he is "really excited" to join Texas and learn from Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi.
  • President of baseball operations Chris Young called the move an important step that places Gore alongside deGrom, Eovaldi and Jack Leiter to bolster daily win chances.
  • Coming off his first All-Star nod, Gore posted a 4.17 ERA over 159 2/3 innings in 2025 and emphasized that improving consistency is his next step.
  • General manager Ross Fenstermaker said the team views Gore as an All-Star coming into his own and expects work with pitching coach Jordan Tiegs to help him "level up."
  • Texas acquired Gore from Washington for a package of top prospects, and reports indicate he will wear No. 1 with the Rangers.