APRIL 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MACKENZIE GORE #1 - PITCHER - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
2-3 W-L •
1.14 WHIP •
3.34 ERA
2-3 W-L
1.14 WHIP
3.34 ERA
MacKenzie Gore didn't have his best stuff in his Padres debut; his fastball-heavy approach also showed how far he's come Just 10 months ago, no one knew if Gore would be able to get himself back on track. On Friday, he gave the Padres a chance to win.
No-decision Friday Gore didn't factor into the decision Friday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while fanning three across 5.1 innings.
Impact Gore ended just two outs away from posting a quality start in what was a strong MLB debut for one of the best prospects on the Padres' farm system. His tenure with the big-league club will probably be tied to Blake Snell's recovery from a groin injury, but it shouldn't be ruled out to see him stick with the team if he performs well. Friday's outing was certainly a step in the right direction for the 23-year-old southpaw.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gore strong in debut, Braves score late to beat Padres Left-hander leaves tie game after 5 1/3 innings, Pierce Johnson, Dinelson Lamet allow three runs in eighth
APRIL 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Long, winding road makes it a 'little sweeter' as MacKenzie Gore prepares for MLB debut SAN DIEGO — MacKenzie Gore's path from top prospect to the mound on Friday for his MLB debut has been anything but typical.
APRIL 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Recalled by San Diego Gore was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Impact Gore will make his major-league debut Friday against Atlanta after Blake Snell (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Snell's injury isn't believed to be particularly serious, so it's possible that Gore will return to the minors following a brief stint with the Padres. However, the 23-year-old is one of San Diego's top prospects and will likely have a chance to remain with the big-league club if he performs well as a fill-in option.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Confirmed to start Friday Padres manager Bob Melvin confirmed Gore will be called up from Triple-A El Paso to start Friday's game against Atlanta at Petco Park, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact San Diego will likely wait until later Thursday or on Friday to make the transaction official, with Blake Snell (groin) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move. The Padres don't believe Snell's injury is a major concern, so Gore could be in line for a short-term stint in the rotation regardless of how he performs in his MLB debut. The possibility exists that Gore could stick with San Diego as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen or occasional spot starter after Snell's return, which would allow the organization to keep the 23-year-old's workload in check while providing him an opportunity to get acclimated to the big-league level in anticipation of a full-time rotation role in 2023.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 14, 2022 • MLB.COM
On track for MLB debut Friday Gore is expected to be called up from Triple-A El Paso to start Friday's game against Atlanta in San Diego, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The Padres won't formally add Gore to the 28-man active roster until Thursday or Friday, but he already left El Paso on Tuesday and joined the team's taxi squad in San Diego. With Blake Snell not progressing from his adductor strain as quickly as hoped, he'll head to the injured list and miss his next start Friday, paving the way for Gore to temporarily slot into the rotation. The 23-year-old lefty endured a turbulent 2021 campaign that included stops at four different minor-league affiliates, but he showed major improvement this spring, as he allowed just five baserunners while striking out 11 over nine Cactus League innings. Gore will likely be on a strict pitch count Friday, but a strong showing against the reigning World Series champions could allow him to stick with the Padres on a longer-term basis even if Snell is forced to miss only one start.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MacKenzie Gore pops up in San Francisco, could start Friday for the Padres Top pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore arrived in a major-league clubhouse Tuesday to limited fanfare.
APRIL 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joins Padres via taxi squad Gore is with the Padres as a member of the taxi squad for Tuesday's game against the Giants, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Blake Snell (groin) was scratched from his start Sunday and is attempting to avoid the injured list, though Gore is now with the team on the taxi squad and waiting in the wings to step into the starting rotation. Gore won't officially be added to the big-league roster until Snell's status is determined, but for now the young lefty lines up to potentially make his major-league debut Friday versus Atlanta.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Candidate for call-up Gore is an option to fill in as a starter for the Padres since Blake Snell (groin) is likely heading to the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Gore failed to land a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster in 2022, but he had a strong spring and allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven in five scoreless innings during his season debut at Triple-A El Paso on Saturday. While manager Bob Melvin hasn't indicated that Gore will fill in as a starter, the southpaw would be available on full rest to make his major-league debut at home against Atlanta on Friday, which was when Snell lined up to make his next start.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minors: MacKenzie Gore strong in return to El Paso; Kevin Kopps locks down first Missions save Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates
APRIL 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Beginning season at Triple-A Gore was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Impact Gore had 16 strikeouts over 12 innings during spring training, but he was never a likely bet to make San Diego's Opening Day roster. He made six starts for El Paso last season and struggled with a 5.85 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 18:12 K:BB across 20 innings. Gore remains one of the organization's top pitching prospects and could be promoted for his major-league debut at some point in 2022.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Alfaro keeps hitting, Manaea debuts in Padres loss to A's; Gore has rough finish Sean Manaea's final spring start is his first Padres' start; Manny Machado homers
APRIL 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Off to strong spring start Gore pitched three scoreless innings against the Angels in a Cactus League game Wednesday, allowing one hit while striking out five.
Impact Gore was dominant in his second outing of the spring, giving up just a third-inning double to Orlando Martinez. The left-handed hurler has now pitched five scoreless Cactus League innings, giving up just one hit and no walks while whiffing seven. Gore's star faded a bit over the past two seasons, yet he has superb stuff and could still emerge as a top MLB pitcher. It remains to be seen whether the Padres would entertain the thought of allowing him to take an up-for-grabs rotation spot, but continued spring dominance could at least force the organization to give that scenario considerable thought.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Padres notes: MacKenzie Gore brings heat in sharp debut; Kevin Kopps' focus Padres top pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore strikes out two over two hitless innings to start 2022 on the right foot
MARCH 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres Daily: Storylines as spring games begin Padres still looking for a starting corner outfielder, but there are other things to look for
MARCH 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres notes: Gore to start spring opener; Manny will appreciate some DH time; Paddack and the curve Fernando Tatis Jr. has surgery; rescheduled games announced; Nick Martinez deal finalized
MARCH 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Minors: Left-handed starters to watch in the Padres' farm system MacKenzie Gore is still the top left-handed pitching prospect in the Padres’ system, but needs a big rebound to live up to his billing as a...
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
ESPN Top-100: Keeping the faith in Padres prospect MacKenzie Gore Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore still on radar in ESPN's Top-100 despite trying two years
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
The Athletic Top-100: Padres' Abrams rising; 'still No. 1 starter ceiling' for Gore Padres prospects CJ Abrams, Robert Hassell III on the rise in The Athletic top-100 prospect list; MacKenzie Gore still ranks after a lost 20...
JANUARY 31, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Baseball America top-100: CJ Abrams rising, MacKenzie Gore off the list CJ Abrams is up to No. 9 in Baseball America's top-100, but Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore is unranked after a trying two seasons
JANUARY 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
