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Rangers Introduce New Pitcher MacKenzie Gore
Texas acquired the left-hander from the Nationals in a prospect-heavy trade.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:47pm
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The Texas Rangers held a news conference to introduce their new starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore, who they acquired from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a package of top prospects. Gore, a 2025 All-Star, is expected to join a strong Rangers rotation that was the best in baseball last season.
Why it matters
The Rangers are looking to build on their success from 2025 and make a deep playoff run. Adding a talented young pitcher like Gore to their rotation could give them a significant boost as they aim to compete for a World Series title.
The details
The Rangers traded a package of five prospects to the Nationals to acquire Gore - shortstop Gavin Fien, right-hander Alejandro Rosario, infielder Devin Fitz-Gerald, outfielder Yeremy Cabrera, and first baseman Abimelec Ortiz. Gore, a left-hander, is coming off a 2025 season in which he went 5-15 with a 4.17 ERA in 30 starts for the Nationals. He had a strong first half but struggled in the second half.
- The Rangers introduced Gore at a news conference on January 29, 2026.
The players
MacKenzie Gore
A left-handed pitcher who was acquired by the Texas Rangers from the Washington Nationals in a trade.
Jacob deGrom
One of the co-aces of the Rangers' starting rotation, which was the best in baseball in 2025.
Nathan Eovaldi
The other co-ace of the Rangers' starting rotation, which was the best in baseball in 2025.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to add a talent like MacKenzie to our rotation. He's a young, proven pitcher who will be a great fit with the group we have.”
— Chris Young, Rangers General Manager
What’s next
The Rangers will look to integrate Gore into their starting rotation as they prepare for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The Rangers have made a bold move to bolster their pitching staff by acquiring MacKenzie Gore, a former All-Star, in a trade with the Nationals. This deal signals the Rangers' intent to compete for a championship in the coming season.
