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Nationals Eye Trade for All-Star Pitcher Gore Before 2026

12/24/2025

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Summary

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The Washington Nationals may trade All-Star pitcher MacKenzie Gore before the 2026 MLB season.
Analysts say the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies are potential suitors.
Gore, 26, has a projected salary of $6.5 million and posted a 4.17 ERA with 185 strikeouts in 2025.
The Nationals aim to rebuild by trading Gore for a significant package of prospects, with the Yankees possibly needing multiple top prospects.

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Historical Context

The 1994 Major League Baseball strike resulted in the cancellation of the World Series, prompting teams like the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies to trade players for prospects to rebuild. This strategy echoes today as the Washington Nationals consider trading All-Star pitcher MacKenzie Gore, reflecting the ongoing significance of trades in shaping competitive MLB teams.

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Story summary

The Washington Nationals may trade All-Star pitcher MacKenzie Gore before the 2026 MLB season.
Analysts say the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies are potential suitors.
Gore, 26, has a projected salary of $6.5 million and posted a 4.17 ERA with 185 strikeouts in 2025.
The Nationals aim to rebuild by trading Gore for a significant package of prospects, with the Yankees possibly needing multiple top prospects.

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