CJ Abrams - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

All-Star Abrams' bilingual skills enhance Nats' team culture WASHINGTON – If the Nationals were a basketball team, CJ Abrams would be their point guard. With the ability to converse with his teammates...

17 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Nationals Star Foster Griffin Given Good Odds of Being Traded There have been a lot of players who have impressed for the Washington Nationals during the first part of the season, as CJ Abrams played hi...

18 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Reaches 20-homer mark in win Abrams went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Abrams opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the third inning before matching a career high with his 20th homer in the fifth. The All-Star shortstop is rounding out the season's first half with momentum, hitting safely in seven of his past eight games with three homers, 10 RBI and two steals over that span. On the year, he's slashing .276/.355/.517 with 20 homers, 67 RBI, 56 runs scored and 15 steals across 383 plate appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Career highs galore for infield duo as Nats keep slugging WASHINGTON -- With a swing of the bat, CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. both set career highs in the Nationals’ lopsided 8-2 win over the Astro...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers as the Nationals rout the Astros 8-2

CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers of the season, and the Washington Nationals pounded the Houston Astros 8-2

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

CJ Abrams Is the Trade Deadline Spark the Surging Red Sox Need The Boston Red Sox are starting to look like a club that should make a splash and add this summer.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Jose Altuve homers, Nick Allen drives in 3 as the Astros beat the Nationals 6-3

Jose Altuve homered, Nick Allen drove in a season-high three runs and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blasts three-run homer in win Abrams went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, an additional run scored and a steal in Monday's win over the Astros.

Impact Abrams tallied a trio of hits, highlighted by a three-run blast in the third inning that left the bat at 108.1 mph. Monday marked the shortstop's sixth three-hit game of the season and his first since June 13. Over his past 15 contests, the 25-year-old is slashing .228/.262/.526 with five homers, 10 RBI, eight runs and three stolen bases.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros

James Wood hit a grand slam in the fifth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame a five-run deficit and held off the Houston Astros 12-11 in the opener of a three-game series

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates manager after Griffin's big game: 'He's going to help us win for a long time.'

Konnor Griffin put on quite a show for the Pittsburgh Pirates

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

How to Watch 2026 MLB All-Star Rosters Announcement: Time, Channel, Streaming for the Selection Show

Tonight's Selection Show reveals the full 2026 MLB All-Star rosters. Here's the time, channel and streaming info, plus who's already locked...

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

How to Watch 2026 MLB All-Star Rosters Announcement: Time, Channel, Streaming for the Selection Show

Should CJ Abrams Be Sold in Fantasy Baseball? Analyzing His League-Winning Season CJ Abrams is on a tear in 2026 fantasy baseball, being a finalist for the NL All-Star starting job at shortstop.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Receiving day off Wednesday Abrams is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Nationals are closing out their series in Boston with a day game after a night game and left-hander Payton Tolle is starting for the Red Sox, making it an ideal time for the left-handed-hitting Abrams to receive a breather. Nasim Nunez will slide over from his usual spot at second base to replace Abrams at shortstop.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in rout Abrams went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Abrams launched a 402-foot blast off Tommy Kahnle in the top of the eighth inning. The 25-year-old has gone just 2-for-22 with 12 strikeouts over his past six games, though both hits have gone for extra bases. Overall, he's still slashing a strong .273/.355/.511 with 18 homers, 60 RBI, 52 runs scored and 13 steals across 355 plate appearances in what could earn him a nod as the National League's starting shortstop in this year's All-Star Game.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Civalli strikes out 13, Nationals snap Red Sox's 5-game win streak with 8-1 rout

Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals’ 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston’s five...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

2026 MLB All-Star Position Battles: Which Finalists Deserve To Start?

With the finalist phase of MLB All-Star voting taking place this week, we pick the players who should get the starting nod at each position.

JUNE 30 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB All-Star Position Battles: Which Finalists Deserve To Start?

Contreras and Durbin homer as Red Sox extend win streak to 5 games with 6-3 win over Nationals

Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Ranger Suarez strikes out CJ Abrams | 06/29/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 29 • MLB.COM

Getting breather versus Sanchez Abrams is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies.

Impact With ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez toeing the rubber for the Phillies, the left-handed-swinging Abrams will begin the festivities on the bench. Nasim Nunez will slide over to shortstop for the Nationals, and Jorbit Vivas is getting a start at second base.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Wednesday's lineup Abrams is back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of Natsjournal.com reports.

Impact After being scratched from Tuesday's game with left side tightness, Abrams is back in the lineup, batting fourth and playing shortstop on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has slashed .286/.366/.530 with 17 homers and 57 RBI in 328 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies score 8 runs in the ninth inning and rally past the Nationals 14-9

Bryson Stott’s three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia’s eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams a late scratch vs. Phillies with left side tightness

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was a late scratch for Tuesday night’s game against Philadelphia due to left side tightness

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

2026 MLB All-Star Team Picks: Full 32-Player Rosters For American & National Leagues

With three weeks until the Midsummer Classic, here's what the 2026 All-Star Game rosters should look like.

JUNE 23 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB All-Star Team Picks: Full 32-Player Rosters For American & National Leagues

Scratched with side tightness Abrams was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to left side tightness.

Impact The severity of Abrams' injury remains unknown, though it will prevent him from getting a chance to extend his six-game hitting streak Tuesday. Nasim Nunez will move over to shortstop with Abrams out, opening up second base for Jorbit Vivas.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mead and Garcia Jr. homer, Griffin pitches into 8th inning and Nationals beat Phillies 4-1

Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the divisio...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

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