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Nationals Not Ruling Out CJ Abrams Remaining Their Shortstop in 2027 One of the main storylines surrounding the Washington Nationals coming down the final stretch of the 2026 season was the fact that they were...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Nasim Nunez Sets Nationals Record for Stolen Bases as He Eyes Much Loftier Goal Some more Washington Nationals franchise history (2005-present) was made on Wednesday. Infielder Nasim Nunez broke CJ Abrams' record for mos...

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Yohandry Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the Tigers

Yohandy Morales homered for the second time in three games and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Crushes two homers Tuesday Abrams went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI during the Nationals' 3-1 win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact Abrams supplied all of the offense for the Nationals on Tuesday, starting with a solo homer in the second inning before giving Washington the lead for good with a two-run bomb in the seventh. He's gone long three times in as many games, and Tuesday was his third multi-HR game of the season. Abrams has an .835 OPS with 33 steals, 33 home runs and 102 RBI across 638 plate appearances in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

With monster night, Abrams joins Nats' exclusive 100+ RBI club DETROIT -- Not since the 2019 season has a Nationals player driven in 100 runs. CJ Abrams reached that mark on Tuesday in the Nationals’ 3-1...

SEPTEMBER 23 • MLB.COM

CJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1

CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club as Nationals rout Cardinals 9-1

CJ Abrams joined the 30-30 club and Cade Cavalli threw his 200th strikeout of the season as the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Back in Nationals' lineup Abrams (neck) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's contest versus the Phillies.

Impact Abrams was unable to play Tuesday because of neck tightness, but he's ready to roll after one day to rest. It's the sixth career start at second base for Abrams, who has split time between the two middle infield positions over the last two-plus weeks.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Battling neck tightness Abrams didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to neck tightness, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Abrams has recorded multiple hits in each of his last three games, but neck issues prevented him from contributing toward Washington's 6-3 win over the Phillies on Tuesday. The Nationals haven't indicated that the 25-year-old will need to spend time on the injured list due to his neck, but Nasim Nunez could be in line to make additional starts at shortstop if Abrams' injury continues to bother him.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Abrams is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Abrams started Washington's first 11 games of September but will take a seat Tuesday after posting a .655 OPS during that stretch. Nasim Nunez is manning shortstop and batting ninth for the Nationals versus Philadelphia lefty Cristopher Sanchez.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

These Washington Nationals won't be back after being eliminated from playoff contention CJ Abrams makes perfect sense for a certain American League contender.

SEPTEMBER 15 • FANSIDED.COM

Alvarez shines, Nats beat Angels 6-5 despite another bullpen collapse

Andrew Alvarez pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, leading the Washington Nationals to a 6-5, 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Launches homer No. 30 Abrams went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact The 25-year-old reached 30 homers on the season for the first time in his career with his fourth-inning shot off Justin Wrobleski. Abrams snapped a 19-game power drought with the blast, and during that 20-game span he's sagged to a .135/.247/.216 slash line. Despite the late-season slump, he sits just five RBI away from 100, and two steals shy of his first 30-30 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Betts' late home run rallies Dodgers past Nationals, 7-5

Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Steals base in loss Abrams went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Abrams is still scuffling at the plate, having gone just 4-for-40 (.100) over his last 11 games, though he has two steals and two RBI in that span. The infielder is hitting .265 with an .837 OPS, 28 steals, 29 home runs, 94 RBI, 83 runs scored, 26 doubles and three triples over 135 contests. If he can find his swing again soon, he has plenty of time to secure the first 30-30 season of his career.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández lead Dodgers past Nationals 6-5 in Shohei Ohtani's absence

Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández provided key hits in Shohei Ohtani’s absence as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Logs two RBI in return Abrams went 2-for-4 with a two-run single, a steal and a run scored during Tuesday's 9-5 win over Atlanta.

Impact Abrams was scratched from Monday's lineup against Miami due to back tightness, but he was cleared to return to action for Tuesday's series opener. He got the Nationals on the board early in the second inning with a two-run single before being brought home later in the frame on a Brady House double. Abrams has an .852 OPS with 27 steals, 29 home runs and 94 RBI over 570 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yohandy Morales homers and has 3 hits in his debut as the Nationals top the Braves 9-5

Yohandy Morales homered in his first major league game and Jared Simpson earned the win in relief in his own debut, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Abrams (back tightness) starting at SS in return to Nats' lineup WASHINGTON -- Following a late scratch Monday due to back tightness, CJ Abrams returned to the Nationals’ starting lineup on Tuesday -- at s...

SEPTEMBER 1 • MLB.COM

Back in action Tuesday Abrams (back) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Abrams was scratched from the lineup for Monday's series opener due to back tightness, but it was apparently a minor concern since he's back in the starting nine a day later. The 25-year-old was struggling at the plate to finish August, batting .106 (5-for-47) with a 32.1 percent strikeout rate in his last 12 games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Monday's lineup Abrams has been taken out of Monday's starting nine against Miami due to back tightness, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

Impact The 25-year-old will sit out Monday's series finale due to back tightness. Nasim Nunez will replace Abrams at shortstop and bat eighth. If Abrams is out for an extended period, expect Nunez to receive everyday action at shortstop.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams dazzles on defense in stellar debut at second base WASHINGTON -- Javier Sanoja’s ground ball bounced directly to shortstop, where Nasim Nuñez was positioned to quickly turn it to second base....

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

CJ Abrams Makes His Nationals Debut at Second Base Against Marlins Back on Aug. 14, Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera revealed that the team was preparing to move two-time All-Star shortstop CJ Abram...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Starting at second base Abrams is starting at second base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Manager Blake Butera announced a couple weeks ago that Abrams would shift from shortstop to second base, but the 25-year-old suffered an ankle sprain shortly thereafter which has mostly limited him to serving as the designated hitter. He's struggled at the plate since missing four games due to the ankle issue, going 2-for-24 with three walks, a double, two steals and nine strikeouts in six contests. Abrams is now shifting to his new position, with this being his first appearance at second base since 2022 as a member of the Padres.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals play the Colorado Rockies Wednesday

The Washington Nationals square off against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

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