MacKenzie Gore has been named the Opening Day starter for the Washington Nationals, making it his first such start in the MLB. Having arrived from the Padres in the Juan Soto trade, Gore has shown considerable potential with a 3.90 ERA in 2024. Manager Dave Martinez highlights the importance of this opportunity for Gore as a growth moment. While his season was inconsistent, Gore finished strong, and Martinez commended his improved emotional management and command during spring training, indicating confidence in his readiness for the upcoming campaign.
"It's definitely a growth moment for him, to be the guy to go represent us Opening Day, it's awesome. I told him, 'Hey, we're going to follow you.'"
"This spring, he's kind of taken a step back and really honed in on trying to get that next hitter right away. It's been great."
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