With the Nationals heading nowhere once again, though, it seems as though the franchise may capitalize on the 26-year-old's career-best trade value.

The Seattle Mariners have already added a star first baseman to their roster. Could they also swing a franchise-altering move for MacKenzie Gore?

At 41-61, the Washington Nationals are barreling toward their worst record since 2022, which is not where you want to be three years after trading a generational talent like Juan Soto. The slow-moving rebuild cost longtime GM Mike Rizzo (and manager Dave Martinez) his job earlier this month.