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MacKenzie Gore Traded to the Rangers From the Nationals for 5 Prospects
- On Jan. 22, 2026 the Texas Rangers acquired All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals in a five-for-one trade, multiple reports confirmed.
- Gore's two years of team control made him an attractive target after the Jan. 21 Peralta trade, while the Rangers sought rotation help following back-to-back non-winning 81-81 seasons.
- The Nationals received Gavin Fien, shortstop and No. 2 overall pick last year, Alejandro Rosario, Ortiz, Fitz-Gerald, and Cabrera, all top prospects,
- The move lets Texas slot Gore between Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom, with Gore offering 185 strikeouts last season and a fastball reaching 98 mph, potentially upgrading the rotation's front end.
- The deal strengthens Washington's farm system by reshaping the roster and using Gore to accelerate the rebuild, though analysts say the club is unlikely to contend soon without him, according to a person with knowledge.
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Whiteville native Mackenzie Gore traded in blockbuster deal to the Texas Rangers
(WWAY) — 2025 All-Star selection and Whiteville native Mackenzie Gore has been traded in a blockbuster deal from the Washington Nationals to the Texas Rangers. The Rangers sent a package of five prospects to the Nationals in exchange for Gore, headlined by infielder Gavin Fien. Fien was a first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Gore was an All-Star for the first time last season but struggled down the stretch. He finished the year with a 5-15 re…
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