Numerous starting pitchers were expected to be traded during the MLB Trade Deadline, yet notable players like Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantara stayed with their teams. The Washington Nationals' MacKenzie Gore also remained, despite being highly sought after. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo provided insight, emphasizing the team's high valuation of Gore as a key player under control for two more years. DeBartolo stated that while they considered offers, the decision was made to keep Gore, hinting that future discussions about his trade could happen next year or during the offseason.
"Mackenzie, we value him very highly, obviously, as an All Star starting pitcher under team control for two more years. He's a big part of our team."
"Ultimately where we came out, we valued MacKenzie so highly and just thought it was better for the Nationals to keep him."
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