"While the Nationals have been waiting to find a suitor that would match their high asking price for months now, they finally found a match in the Texas Rangers. Of course, that deal was centered around 2025 All-Star lefty MacKenzie Gore, who had long been looked at as one of the most talented pitchers that could be had via trade."
"The simultaneous move was to designate catcher Riley Adams for assignment, who had long been the backup catcher for Keibert Ruiz, dating back to 2021. Adams posted just a .560 OPS in 83 games while failing to get his batting average above the Mendoza Line, finishing at .186 for the year. He also regressed defensively, and with the acqusition of Harry Ford, Adams became expendable."
The Nationals completed a blockbuster trade sending 2025 All-Star lefty MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers after finding a suitor that matched their high asking price. Gore had long been viewed as one of the most talented pitchers available via trade. Washington claimed reliever Gus Varland off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks but lacked 40-man roster space, prompting the designation of catcher Riley Adams for assignment. Adams hit .186 with a .560 OPS in 83 games and regressed defensively. Varland owns a 4.82 ERA and 1.736 WHIP in 42 career games and will compete for a bullpen spot. Washington projects to enter 2026 with Harry Ford, Keibert Ruiz, and Drew Milla as catchers.
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