Nationals Place LHP MacKenzie Gore on 15-Day IL with Shoulder Inflammation
MacKenzie Gore's shoulder inflammation has affected his recent pitching performance, leading to a 7.54 ERA over his last eight starts, as the Nationals adjust their roster accordingly.
- The Nationals announced Saturday that MacKenzie Gore was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 27 due to left shoulder inflammation after an MRI revealed minor issues.
- The left-hander's year splits into a strong first half and second half struggles that led to his injured list placement.
- Over the season, Gore's metrics include a 5-13 record with a 4.15 ERA in 27 starts, and in his last eight starts he is 1-5 with a 7.54 ERA, allowing 31 earned runs in 37 innings.
- Washington recalled right-hander Mason Thompson from Triple-A Rochester, who has a 13.50 ERA in six appearances, while MacKenzie Gore expects to be back after 15 days.
- Despite the setback, the Nationals consider MacKenzie Gore a "cornerstone" under team control through 2027, marking his third late-season injury after 2022 left elbow inflammation and 2023 finger blisters.
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The Washington Nationals have placed left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder injury. The team will monitor his recovery closely and decide on his return date as soon as he’s ready —- Author : Mia Garcia Publish date : 2025-08-30 18:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked [...]
Nationals Place MacKenzie Gore On 15-Day Injured List
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MacKenzie Gore (left shoulder) heads to 15-day IL
The Nationals on Saturday placed All-Star southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Wednesday, with left shoulder inflammation. To take his place on the roster, right-hander Mason Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.
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