🔥 Trade Buzz EXPLODES: Nationals Could Deal MacKenzie Gore as Josh Bell Surges
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🔥 Trade Buzz EXPLODES: Nationals Could Deal MacKenzie Gore as Josh Bell Surges
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The Boston Red Sox are reportedly targeting Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore after losing Tanner Houck to injury, with Gore seen as a “perfect match” due to his age, team control, and strong 2025 performance. Boston, still in playoff contention, could part with top prospects to bolster their rotation, though it would take a massive offer to pry Gore from Washington. For the Nationals, moving Gore would signal a full reboot as the franchise pivots under new leadership following a rough season and front-office turnover.
Meanwhile, Josh Bell has emerged as an unlikely bright spot in a disappointing Nationals lineup. After struggling early, he’s been one of Washington’s best hitters since May, thanks to a return to his natural, all-fields approach. Bell’s resurgence could make him a valuable trade chip or a key veteran presence if retained. His turnaround also underscores the Nationals’ broader development problem: tailoring approaches to individual strengths rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all philosophy.