The Washington Nationals are at least considering a trade of their ace MacKenzie Gore, but they shouldn't listen unless they get a trade package like the one that the Seattle Mariners could offer.

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.

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.