MacKenzie Gore

MacKenzie Gore allowed three earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out nine over six innings in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Gore continues a solid start to the season on the mound, allowing three earned runs or less and recording seven or more strikeouts in each of his first two starts. After the outing, the left-hander owns a 3.97 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with a 1-0 record while offering fantasy managers a stable mid-tier starting option out of the Texas rotation to begin the season.

MacKenzie Gore is scheduled to start on the mound in the third game of the regular season for the Texas Rangers the club announced.

Fantasy Impact

Gore will toe the rubber in a road matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies, as the left-hander attempts to put a dismal spring (1.88 WHIP, 7.59 ERA) in the rearview mirror. Gore posted a less than optimal 1.35 WHIP and 4.17 ERA over 30 starts on the mound (5-15, 185 strikeouts) with the Washington Nationals last season.

The Texas Rangers are acquiring left-hander MacKenzie Gore in a trade with the Washington Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Per Passan, it is a 5-for-1 deal, with a handful of prospects heading back to the Nationals. Gore lands a fresh start and should slide right in the middle of the Rangers starting rotation.

The Nationals agreed to terms with LHP MacKenzie Gore on a one-year, $5.6 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Gore has remained in the middle of trade rumors this offseason. He will be looking to bounce back on the mound following a down year.

Jon Morosi reports that the Nationals and Orioles have had "steady communication" about MacKenzie Gore.

Fantasy Impact

The Orioles have also been linked to Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. The Nationals and Orioles do not appear to be close on a potential deal.