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The Washington Nationals have made a surprising trade, sending left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for five promising prospects. The deal, reminiscent of the Rays-Orioles Shane Baz trade, focuses on quantity over a single star. The prospects include shortstop/third baseman Gavin Fien, right-hander Alejandro Rosario, second baseman Devin Fitz-Gerald, first baseman Abimelec Ortiz, and outfielder Yeremy Cabrera. Fien, the headliner, was drafted twelfth overall by Texas last year and is praised for his bat speed, plate discipline, and contact/power mix. Ortiz, a slugger, hit twenty-five homers in the minors last year, while Fitz-Gerald brings switch-hitting pop and contact skills. Rosario, a high-risk, high-reward prospect, tore his UCL in 2025 and will miss the entire 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery. The Nationals GM, Paul Toboni, opted for a depth haul, a gamble that could pay off if these prospects develop. Checkout Solipillow.com