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Yankees Eye MacKenzie Gore Trade to Boost Pitching

1/20/2026

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  • CBS Sports' RJ Anderson predicts the New York Yankees will trade for Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore, who has two seasons of team control left.
  • MacKenzie Gore has a league-average ERA over the last three years and is viewed as having untapped potential.
  • The Yankees would need to trade top prospect Will Warren to secure Gore, potentially forming a strong pitching duo with Max Fried.
  • The Yankees have not made significant offseason moves and should prioritize acquiring Cody Bellinger and consider adding a top pitcher.