The Washington Nationals are at least considering a trade of their ace MacKenzie Gore, but they shouldn't listen unless they get a trade package like the one that the Seattle Mariners could offer.

The Soto trade returned a franchise-altering haul -- shortstop CJ Abrams, lefty MacKenzie Gore, outfielder James Wood, plus more -- and it's understandable that DeBartolo wants to

With the Nationals heading nowhere once again, though, it seems as though the franchise may capitalize on the 26-year-old's career-best trade value.