The Nationals made one of the biggest moves of the offseason on Thursday, trading MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in a five-for-one deal that sent shockwaves through both organizations.
Washington acquired five prospects: Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Yeremy Cabrera. All five immediately slotted into the Nationals’ top 25 prospects on MLB Pipeline. It’s the latest bold move from president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, who has wasted no time reshaping the system since taking over.
Let’s meet the five newest members of the organization.
Gavin Fien
Fien, 18, the 12th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, ranks as the Nationals’ No. 5 prospect. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound infielder from California brings serious upside with the bat and already has earned a reputation for his strength and patience at the plate. He hit just .220 in a brief 41-at-bat stint with Single-A Hickory in 2026 but remains one of the more promising young hitters in the game.
He was the MVP of the 2024 MLB High School All-American Game and hit .400 for Team USA during an international qualifier. He’s considered one of the best prep bats from his class and received a $4.8 million signing bonus from the Rangers. His brother, Dylan, is a catching prospect in the A’s system.
Fien currently plays shortstop but is widely expected to shift to third base. His arm fits the position and his power projects well there long term. He’s the same age as 2025 No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits, meaning the Nationals now have two of the top high school hitters from that class in their system.
Alejandro Rosario
Rosario, 24, a fifth-round pick in 2023 out of Miami, quickly became one of the top pitching prospects in the Rangers' system. His first season in pro ball was a breakout as he posted a 2.24 ERA with 129 strikeouts and a 0.93 WHIP over 88.1 innings between Low-A and High-A in 2024.
He pairs a fastball that can touch 100 mph with a hard splitter and slider. However, elbow problems shut him down, and he recently underwent Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season after also missing 2025. Still, the Nationals remain high on his upside. He’s ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the system by MLB Pipeline.
Rosario’s delivery and stuff give him a chance to start, and his improved control since turning pro adds to the intrigue. If he regains his form post-TJ, he could develop into a high-strikeout arm in the rotation by 2027.
Devin Fitz-Gerald
Fitz-Gerald, 20, is a switch-hitting middle infielder who now ranks No. 12 in the Nationals’ system and likely profiles best at second base. He hit .302 with a .910 OPS across Rookie ball and Single-A in 2025, his first season in pro ball. He added six home runs and eight steals in 30 games.
A fifth-round pick in 2024, Fitz-Gerald was lured away from an NC State commitment with a $900,000 signing bonus. He starred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, winning four straight state titles under his father, Todd, one of the most respected prep coaches in the country.
Fitz-Gerald offers bat-to-ball skills and a disciplined feel at the plate. His left-handed swing is more advanced than his right, but he’s shown flashes from both sides. He also draws praise for his baseball IQ.
Abimelec Ortiz
Ortiz, 23, qualifies as the most MLB-ready name in the return. He hit .283 with a .953 OPS, nine home runs and 33 RBIs in 41 games at Triple-A in 2025 and was added to the Nationals’ 40-man roster shortly after the trade. He’s ranked as the team’s No. 24 prospect and could debut later this season.
Ortiz, who is Puerto Rican, signed with the Rangers as an undrafted free agent out of Florida SouthWestern State JC in 2021. He completely overhauled his game after a rough first year. Training with Carlos Delgado and adding contact lenses helped spark a breakout in 2023, when he hit 33 home runs and led the minors in slugging percentage. He took home South Atlantic League MVP honors and was named the Rangers’ Minor League Player of the Year.
A left-handed first baseman with elite raw power, he boasts a thick 5-foot-10, 230-pound frame and improving plate discipline. Ortiz has a Prospect Savant score of 99, with standout metrics in hard-hit rate, exit velocity and xSLG. The defense remains limited, but his bat is what will carry him. He’s a strong candidate to step into a first base or DH role for Washington in the near future.
Yeremy Cabrera
Cabrera, 20, a speedy outfielder from the Dominican Republic, signed with the Rangers for just $10,000 in 2022. Now ranked at No. 17 in the Nationals' system, he carries one of the higher ceilings in the lower levels of the organization.
He broke out in 2024 with a 1.009 OPS and nine home runs in the Arizona Complex League, finishing second in the league in both categories. In 2025, he played a full season at Single-A, hitting .256 with eight home runs, 52 RBIs and 43 stolen bases in 102 games.
Cabrera plays all three outfield spots and brings above-average speed and power, though his swing and approach are still raw. His MLB ETA is 2027. While there’s development ahead, he has the tools to grow into a top-of-the-order threat if everything clicks.