"The Nationals made one of the biggest moves of the offseason on Thursday, trading MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in a five-for-one deal that sent shockwaves through both organizations. Washington acquired five prospects: Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Yeremy Cabrera. All five immediately slotted into the Nationals' top 25 prospects on MLB Pipeline. It's the latest bold move from president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, who has wasted no time reshaping the system since taking over."
"Fien, 18, the 12th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, ranks as the Nationals' No. 5 prospect. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound infielder from California brings serious upside with the bat and already has earned a reputation for his strength and patience at the plate. He hit just .220 in a brief 41-at-bat stint with Single-A Hickory in 2026 but remains one of the more promising young hitters in the game."
"He was the MVP of the 2024 MLB High School All-American Game and hit .400 for Team USA during an international qualifier. He's considered one of the best prep bats from his class and received a $4.8 million signing bonus from the Rangers. His brother, Dylan, is a catching prospect in the A's system. Fien currently plays shortstop but is widely expected to shift to third base. His arm fits the position and his power projects well there long term."
Washington traded MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in a five-for-one deal that sent five prospects to the Nationals: Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Yeremy Cabrera. All five immediately entered the Nationals' top 25 prospects on MLB Pipeline. Paul Toboni continues reshaping the system since becoming president of baseball operations. Gavin Fien, an 18-year-old infielder and 2025 first-round pick, projects as a third baseman with power and plate discipline. Alejandro Rosario emerged as a high-upside pitcher who pairs a fastball that can touch 100 mph with a hard splitter and slider.
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