Marjory Stoneman Douglas Graduate Devin Fitz-Gerald Part of Blockbuster Trade in MLB

by Matt Rothman January 22, 2026

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas graduate Devin Fitz-Gerald was a key piece in a blockbuster trade Thursday afternoon, as he was dealt to the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-hander McKenzie Gore.

Fitz-Gerald, a four-time state champion with the Eagles, was one of five top Texas Rangers prospects included in the deal. He was traded alongside the Rangers’ No. 2 prospect Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario (No. 6), Trevor Remy Cabrera (No. 16), and Abimelec Ortiz (No. 18).

Fitz-Gerald played four years of high school baseball at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, where he hit 11 home runs and drove in 63 runs.

As a professional, he has appeared in four minor league games across two levels, homering six times. He has also recorded 13 extra-base hits, 20 RBIs, and eight stolen bases.

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Matt Rothman is a 2018 graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism and then graduated from the University of Florida as a graduate student. He also works for the Mohave Valley Daily News in Bullhead City, Arizona covering high school sports.