Could Red Sox Be Among Teams Calling About This All-Star Pitcher?

Craig Breslow wants to add an impactful starting pitcher to the Boston Red Sox rotation before the MLB trade deadline.

Washington Nationals left-hander Mackenzie Gore certainly would fit that bill.

So could the Red Sox be among the teams making calls on the 2025 MLB All-Star? It’s possible.

New York Post’s MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Monday about a “half dozen teams” are calling the Nationals about Gore. Washington is willing to listen on anyone, though the belief is the ballclub is unlikely to move the 26-year-old, who still has two more years under contract before reaching free agency.

Nats have heard from about a half dozen teams on Gore but they’re said willing to listen on anyone and still thought very unlikely to move him, James Wood and CJ Abrams. Teams are so convinced at least Wood is unavailable they aren’t even getting calls on him. https://t.co/hsDrfuKpU9

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 21, 2025

Heyman did not cite any of the teams who are calling.

Gore, though, is in the midst of a career year. He’s compiled a career-best 3.59 ERA in 112 2/3 innings across 20 starts.

Adding that level of production behind ace Garrett Crochet would make the Red Sox a legitimate title contender. However, it likely would come at a steep cost — perhaps similar to a potential package for Minnesota Twins’ Joe Ryan.

That might be too much to stomach for Breslow and company.