Ask and you shall receive. Just a few days after I asked for the Nats to name Mackenzie Gore the Opening Day starter, Davey Martinez did just that. Davey believes now is the time for Gore to lead the rotation.
Despite an inconsistent season, Gore was the Nats best starter in 2024. He posted a sub 4 ERA and struck out 181 batters in 166.1 innings. While he struggled in the middle of the season, the southpaw finished strong, something Gore needed badly. In the past he had a habit of starting seasons strong before fading down the stretch.