Overview
- Texas acquired MacKenzie Gore from Washington for five prospects: Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Yeremy Cabrera and Abimelec Ortiz.
- Rangers executives called the deal a championship push, with internal projections cited in local reporting showing Gore lifts Texas to roughly 88–89 wins.
- Washington declined San Francisco’s pursuit of CJ Abrams, with The Athletic reporting the Giants discussed a package headlined by top prospect Josuar Gonzalez.
- Nationals executive Paul Toboni said the club will listen to calls but is not shopping Abrams, and he indicated there is a chance Washington signs a player in the next week or two.
- Washington supplemented depth with minor-league deals for RHP Bryce Montes de Oca and C Tres Barrera, as separate reporting noted CF Jacob Young is drawing leaguewide trade interest.