Nationals Reboot? Trade Gore, Pick #1 Drama & Deadline Moves That Could Redefine D.C. Baseball
The Nationals weigh trading ace MacKenzie Gore, draft Ethan Holliday or Kade Anderson, and shop Finnegan/Soroka in a rebuild-defining stretch.
Nats Minutecast with Dan Holmi
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Show Notes
The Washington Nationals are facing a pivotal moment in their rebuild following the firings of GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo now has to guide the franchise through a crucial 2025 MLB Draft, trade deadline decisions, and potentially a massive trade involving ace MacKenzie Gore. With Gore’s value peaking and his free agency looming in 2027, the Nationals must decide whether to keep building around him or flip him for a haul of top prospects.
As the Nationals prepare to make the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, the choice between prep slugger Ethan Holliday and college lefty Kade Anderson could shape their long-term identity. Meanwhile, trade chips like closer Kyle Finnegan and veteran Michael Soroka may be on the move as contenders circle. The Nationals stand at a crossroads: double down on their core or hit the reset button once again.
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