"It may come as no surprise that when it comes to the trade market, Nationals All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore is viewed as one of the top prizes on the block this offseason. Accordingly, he ranks at the very top of Adams' top 40. Trade speculation swirled around Gore heading into the trade deadline this past season, but on the heels of two brutal drubbings in the span of three starts leading up to August 1, Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo was unable to find a suitor he felt was fitting for Gore and the team stood pat on the 6'2" southpaw."
"Gore, an All-Star for the first time in his career in 2025, was fantastic in the first half to the tune of a 2.96 ERA in 110.1 IP, but tumbled down his final 49.1 innings to end the year with a cumulative 4.17 earned run average. It's been the case all too often; Gore's career 4.91 second-half ERA is over a full earned run higher than his 3.87 career first-half ERA, and he's seen his strikeout rate dip while his walk and home run rates jump after the All-Star break for his career."
Two long-tenured Washington Nationals players acquired in the Juan Soto trade are among MLB's top 40 trade candidates, with one player ranked first. MacKenzie Gore, an All-Star left-hander, sits atop the list and drew trade speculation before the deadline. Two poor starts before August 1 prevented a deal, leaving the Nationals to keep him. Gore posted a 2.96 ERA in 110.1 first-half innings but finished with a 4.17 season ERA after a rough final 49.1 innings. Career second-half struggles include a 4.91 ERA versus a 3.87 first-half ERA and deteriorating strikeout, walk, and home run rates. Gore will be 27 next year and reaches free agency after 2027, while the Nationals remain uncertain about near-term contention.
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