"It is always risky trading with a division rival, but the Mets have a deep farm system, and Gore makes sense for the Mets. The Mets' pitching fell apart in the second half of last season. Their starters and relievers faltered as the workload of a full season caught up to the team. The Mets have made some moves as they re-tool their team, but they have not upgraded their starting pitching, their biggest weakness."
"The Giants have acquired Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser this offseason to bolster their rotation. These are not players with incredibly high upside, and if the Giants hope to build a playoff contender, Gore can add to an already solid rotation that includes Logan Webb and former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. San Francisco does not have a fantastic farm system, but they have intriguing pieces for the Nationals. Bo Davidson is an AA outfielder who had a .913 OPS in High A last season."
The Nationals front office is retooling the roster with only two seasons of team control remaining on Mackenzie Gore, making him a logical trade candidate. The shifting pitching market has eliminated some suitors, but a few teams remain viable partners. The Mets could trade top prospects like Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat, Jacob Reimer, or A.J. for Gore to address persistent starting pitching needs after late-season pitching breakdowns. The Giants could add Gore to strengthen a rotation featuring Logan Webb and Robbie Ray, and potential return pieces include Bo Davidson and lefty Carson Whisenhunt.
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