Mariners Poised to Land Nationals' Prized Pitcher MacKenzie Gore in Potential Megadeal

In 2025, the Washington Nationals will not be rushing to trade their star pitcher MacKenzie Gore, but teams around the league are showing significant interest in acquiring the talented right-hander. One team that appears poised to make a serious push for Gore is the Seattle Mariners.

The Mariners, who have already been active in the trade market this season, are reportedly preparing a blockbuster offer to land Gore. The potential deal could see the Nationals trade Gore to Seattle in exchange for a package of top prospects, including catcher Harry Ford, infielder Michael Arroyo, and pitcher Marcelo Perez.

For the Mariners, adding a player of Gore's caliber would not only bolster their rotation for the current season, but also provide them with several years of control over the young ace. This would then allow them to potentially trade away veteran starter Luis Castillo after the season, freeing up resources to focus on their offensive needs.

The Nationals, on the other hand, would be receiving a substantial return in the form of Ford, Arroyo, and Perez. Ford, in particular, is considered one of the top prospects in baseball and could become the catcher of the future for Washington, potentially replacing the regressing Keibert Ruiz. Arroyo and Perez also offer intriguing long-term potential for the Nationals' organization.