Trade Buzz Building Around Nationals’ All-Star Lefty

Trade buzz is growing around Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore as teams seek starting pitching upgrades.

Several pitchers headline the market, though Detroit ace Tarik Skubal would command the largest trade package.

ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that some clubs definitely expect Gore to be traded this offseason.

More than half the league has checked on Gore, while Washington continues listening to offers.

However, the Nationals’ asking price for the 26-year-old All-Star remains understandably high this winter period.

Gore earned his first All-Star nod in 2025, striking out 185 hitters across nearly 160 innings.

Under club control for two seasons, Gore owns a 10.1 strikeouts-per-nine rate since 2023 began.