Mackenzie Gore
#1 SP · Rangers
Height
6'2"
Weight
193 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 1, #3
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
C+
C+
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on Mackenzie, in One Read
On the field, Mackenzie Gore grades out as a middling SP for Rangers (C+ Performance). That places him 133rd of 252 graded starting pitchers. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 119 | 4.191713 | 30-46 | 665 | 1.3955802 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | | 15 | 4.27 | 4-6 | 86 | 1.31 | 78.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.6M
Guaranteed
$3.4M
AAV
$5.6M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
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MacKenzie Gore's one-year, $5.6M deal with the Rangers earns a C+ CVI, reflecting solid value for an above-average starter with upside but notable risk factors. The 25-year-old left-hander brings legitimate strikeout ability and showed flashes of frontline potential during his breakout 2022 campaign, making this a reasonable gamble on talent over recent results. At $5.6M AAV, Texas isn't overpaying for a pitcher who profiles as a back-end rotation piece with the ceiling of something more, especially considering the premium market for starting pitching. The one-year commitment provides ideal flexibility for both sides — Gore gets a chance to rebuild his value after an inconsistent 2023-24, while the Rangers avoid long-term exposure to a pitcher whose command and durability remain question marks. This deal makes particular sense for Texas as they look to supplement their rotation without blocking prospects or committing serious money to anything beyond proven ace Nathan Eovaldi. While Gore's volatility keeps this from being a home run signing, the price point and term structure create enough upside potential to justify the investment for a contending club.
Performance Analysis
C+
FCA+
Mackenzie Gore produces at a tier that grades a C+ performance mark for the Rangers. A five-year veteran acquired via high-profile trade from Washington, Gore has logged 13 appearances in the 2026 season with four wins and 70 strikeouts—metrics that land him squarely in the solid-starter category rather than ace territory. His strikeout volume represents a genuine strength in the rotation, delivering legitimate swing-and-miss stuff when healthy, but the absence of any standout peripheral data (ERA, WHIP, or advanced metrics) in the available record suggests inconsistency in execution or run support that's prevented him from translating stuff into dominant results. At 27 years old and in his fifth MLB season, Gore is delivering the on-field production that aligns with the balanced media narrative around him—a respected rotation piece with upside, not a breakout performer—though the lack of dominant stretch play has done little to elevate Rangers fan sentiment as the team clings to a playoff position with time running short. The media framing correctly identifies him as a developed prospect with proven foundation rather than unproven talent, which means the Rangers' organization is banking on steadiness and health down the stretch, not a mid-season revelation. With the playoffs 110 days away and Texas sitting at 32-33, Gore's role remains critical to any playoff push, but his C+ grade reflects a performer meeting expectations rather than exceeding them.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Mackenzie's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Mackenzie Compares at the Position
Mackenzie Gore ranks 133rd of 252 graded starting pitchers by performance. That slots Mackenzie between Emmet Sheehan (C+) just ahead and Riley Cornelio (C+) just behind.
Graded higher
Emmet SheehanDodgersC+Blade TidwellGiantsC+Elmer RodriguezYankeesC+Mackenzie GoreC+
Graded lower
Riley CornelioRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/16 | vs MIN | L 2-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 6/3 | @ STL | L 3-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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Mackenzie Gore is a player in his 4th MLB season listed at SP for the Rangers. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Mackenzie Gore, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance C+, Sentiment D-.
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