"After watching yet another dominant starting pitching performance by the Los Angeles Dodgers neverending well of elite, top of the line starters, and taking a look at the staff the Nationals have lined up as of October 28th, 2025 for next season, it becomes clear that a bona fide number one ace is needed if there is any hope for this franchise to begin to turn a corner and show signs of life out of the rebuild."
"MacKenzie Gore, the opening day starter and all star this year undoubtedly had his moments and showed flashes of potential ace stuff, and not only is he rumored to be traded this season, but behind him the Nats rolled out batting practice machine after batting practice machine. Trevor Williams and DJ Herz going down with injuries certainly didn't help the already slim pickings but nonetheless, it's hard to win games when you give up 5.14 a game according to TeamRankings.com."
"If it's already rumored that the Nats are looking to move on from the closest thing that they have to an ace right now in MacKenzie Gore, why not call Scott Harris and the Detroit Tigers up and look to land the soon to be back to back AL Cy Young Award winner? It would take some work on the Nats end for sure, but we've seen crazy trades happen over these past few years, from Juan Soto to Rafael Devers."
Los Angeles Dodgers continue to field elite starting pitchers while the Washington Nationals' projected 2026 rotation lacks a true ace. The Nationals finished bottom five in most major pitching categories in 2025, allowing 5.14 runs per game according to TeamRankings.com. MacKenzie Gore served as Opening Day starter and All-Star, showing flashes of ace potential, but is reportedly available for trade. Injuries to Trevor Williams and D.J. Herz further depleted depth. A blockbuster acquisition of a top-tier, Cy Young-caliber starter is proposed as the clearest path to accelerate the rebuild and stabilize the rotation.
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