Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Nationals Trade MacKenzie Gore to Rangers
MacKenzie Gore, a baseball player, is being traded from the Washington Nationals to the Texas Rangers.
The Rangers are giving the Nationals five young players who are considered very promising.
MacKenzie Gore is a good pitcher who has played for a few years and was chosen as an All-Star last year.
He will be with the Rangers for the next two seasons.
The Nationals are getting five players in return, including a shortstop, an infielder, a pitcher, an outfielder, and a first baseman.
This trade is part of the Nationals' plan to rebuild their team.
MacKenzie Gore is traded from the Washington Nationals to the Texas Rangers.
The Nationals receive five prospects in return: Yeremy Cabrera, Gavin Fien, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Abimelec Ortiz, and Alejandro Rosario.
Gore is under team control until after the 2027 World Series and is scheduled to make $5.6 million in 2026.
Gore has a career record of 26-41 with a 4.19 ERA and was an NL All-Star last season.
The trade is part of the Nationals' roster rebuilding efforts led by new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.
- Who
- MacKenzie Gore, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers
- What
- Trade of MacKenzie Gore for five prospects
- When
- Trade announced on Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Washington, D.C. and Texas
- Why
- Part of the Nationals' roster rebuilding efforts
- Player Traded
- MacKenzie Gore
- Teams Involved
- Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers
- Prospects Received
- Yeremy Cabrera, Gavin Fien, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Abimelec Ortiz, Alejandro Rosario
- Gore's Contract Status
- Under team control until after 2027 World Series
- Gore's 2026 Salary
- $5.6 million
- Gore's Career Record
- 26-41, 4.19 ERA
- Gore's 2023 Performance
- 5-15, 4.17 ERA, 185 strikeouts
- Draft Information
- No. 3 overall pick in 2017 by San Diego Padres