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.