The Nationals have recently shaken up their leadership by firing Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez. Despite this change, interim GM Mike DeBartolo stated the team's approach for the trade deadline remains consistent. The focus is on maintaining a core group, including players like Dylan Crews and MacKenzie Gore, rather than trading them. DeBartolo emphasized that while discussions might happen, he is not looking to move these young talents. Gore's future is uncertain due to his approaching free agency and representation by Scott Boras, leading to speculation about potential trades.
I'm looking to keep the young, core group of our best players together. Certainly [with] my job, if someone calls, you always listen to what they have to say. But trading away our really high-quality young players is not something I'm looking to do right now.
Moving out Gore also would send the message that the Nationals are taking a step back and aren't ready to contend in the near future.
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