Less than a month after he was the starting shortstop for the National League at the MLB All-Star Game, C.J. Abrams is no longer a shortstop.
The Washington Nationals made the decision to swap Abrams and second baseman Nasim Nuñez for the remainder of the 2026 season. Manager Blake Butera told reporters Friday, Aug. 14 that the team wanted to give Abrams more time at shortstop, but that moving him to second and Nuñez to shortstop gives them a better chance to win.
Abrams, 25, has been one of the NL's best hitters amid a surprising season in D.C. Through Aug. 13, he's slashing .284/.357/.541 with 29 home runs and a major league-best 91 RBIs.
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An All-Star for the second time in the last three seasons, Abrams wasn't voted to start on the strength of his glove.
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The Washington Nationals made the decision to swap Abrams and second baseman Nasim Nuñez for the remainder of the 2026 season. Manager Blake Butera told reporters Friday, Aug. 14 that the team wanted to give Abrams more time at shortstop, but that moving him to second and Nuñez to shortstop gives them a better chance to win.
Abrams, 25, has been one of the NL's best hitters amid a surprising season in D.C. Through Aug. 13, he's slashing .284/.357/.541 with 29 home runs and a major league-best 91 RBIs.
MORE: Two-time All-Star might have thrown final pitch for Nationals
An All-Star for the second time in the last three seasons, Abrams wasn't voted to start on the strength of his glove.
#abrams #shortstop #season
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