NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams is moving to second base for the Washington Nationals, vacating the only position he's played during his five seasons with the club.
Manager Blake Butera said Friday that Abrams has begun working out at second. He said the transition will be more "multiday than multiweek" and that Abrams will swap spots with second baseman Nasim Nuñez.
"Just thought this was the best thing for our team going forward," Butera said. "We think with those two up the middle and Nasim playing more shortstop gives us the best chance."
Butera said Abrams was amenable to the move while noting that shortstops take pride in playing the position — something Abrams also acknowledged.
"That's just where I've been playing my whole life," said Abrams, who led off and played shortstop Friday night against the New York Mets. "I believe I can be a great shortstop."

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