CJ ABRAMS NEWS

Shows nerves Thursday Abrams went 0-for-4 with a strikeout while also committing three errors in the field during an Opening Day loss to Atlanta.

Impact Getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth in the order on his first MLB Opening Day, Abrams' first error could easily have been ruled a hit as it came on a scorching grounder by Ronald Acuna, but there was no excuse for his two airmailed throws later in the game. The Nationals are rebuilding in 2023 and will live with Abrams' growing pains, but the 22-year-old might have a long way to go before he'll be a reliable big-league player -- or a reliable fantasy asset.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Abrams (back) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Sunday's spring game against the Tigers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams has been held out of game action the past few days due to back tightness, but he'll rejoin the lineup after going through a full workout Saturday with no issues. The 22-year-old had a .604 OPS in his first taste of the big leagues last season but will receive another chance to establish himself as Washington's shortstop to open 2023.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Sunday Abrams (back) went through a full workout Saturday and is expected to rejoin the lineup Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The young shortstop has been sidelined since Tuesday due to back tightness. Abrams has gone 7-for-26 (.269) in Grapefruit League play with four steals in four attempts, but his 0:10 BB:K indicates he's still got some work to do to realize his potential. The 22-year-old was the sixth overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft before being one of the headliners in the package the Padres shipped east for Juan Soto.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Abrams is dealing with back tightness. The Nats are playing it safe. Abrams, 22, has 26 spring training at-bats and shouldn’t need many more.

MARCH 17, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Dealing with back tightness Abrams has been held out of Grapefruit League action for a few days because of back tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams is still able to go through drills, including hitting and fielding. It doesn't appear to be anything that could keep him out of commission much longer. Expect Abrams to be able to return to games within the next few days.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Tuesday Abrams went 1-for-2 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

Impact The shortstop batted sixth in this one with catcher Keibert Ruiz getting a look in the leadoff spot, an arrangement that doesn't seem likely to happen much during the regular season. Abrams has gone 7-for-26 at the plate this spring with a rough 0:10 BB:K, and there's no guarantee he hits near the top of the order if he can't get on base more often, but he's a perfect 4-for-4 on steal attempts during Grapefruit League action. The 22-year-old swiped 21 bags on 29 attempts across all levels in 2022, and with a consistent starting spot for the rebuilding Nationals, he could crack 20 steals in the majors this season.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the special bond of MLB's youngest middle infield PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Nationals’ middle-infield duo, if all holds between now and Opening Day, will be the youngest in the Majors this...

MARCH 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

After finishing last season strong, CJ Abrams is ready for more Following a whirlwind rookie year, the shortstop is settling in with the Nationals and has some lofty expectations.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Flashes as leadoff hitter Abrams went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact Hitting leadoff in the Nationals' spring opener, Abrams displayed the speed and contact skills that made him the sixth overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft as well as a key part of the package Washington got back from San Diego in last year's Juan Soto trade. The 22-year-old shortstop could wind up hitting at the top of the order for the Nats in 2023, but he'll need to prove he can get on base more consistently after stumbling to a .280 OBP over 302 plate appearances in his big-league debut last season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate for top of lineup Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that Abrams could work his way to the top of the batting order with a strong spring, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams will hit leadoff in the Nats' Grapefruit League opener Saturday against the Cardinals, though Lane Thomas is probably going to have that role when the real games begin. Abrams seems to be a potential option for the No. 2 spot if he displays enough improvement in the on-base department over the next five weeks. The 22-year-old slashed just .246/.280/.324 across his first 302 major-league plate appearances last season between San Diego and Washington.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As the Padres win now, CJ Abrams will try to help the Nationals win later CJ Abrams debuted for the Nationals after he was acquired at the trade deadline, giving Washington a glimpse of its future.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Managing shoulder injury Abrams exited Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets with a left shoulder injury and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams went 1-for-5 across the two games before he suffered the injury on a diving attempt in the field during the nightcap. Given he has an MRI scheduled Wednesday, the 22-year-old shouldn't be expected to be available for the series finale in New York. Assuming that's the case, Abrams will finish 2022 with a .258/.276/.327 slash line, zero home runs, seven doubles, six stolen bases, 10 RBI and 17 runs in 159 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals put on the hits, put a dent in Phillies' playoff push Luis García, Joey Meneses and CJ Abrams collect three hits apiece in a 13-4 romp in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Abrams tallies first career walk off against hometown team WASHINGTON -- CJ Abrams grew up watching the Braves as a baseball standout in suburban Atlanta. On Wednesday night, the rookie shortstop pla...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

CJ Abrams's up-and-down night ends with a walk-off hit and a Nats win The rookie shortstop fails to run out a groundball in the eighth but delivers in the 10th, lifting the Nationals to a 3-2 win.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Comes up big Wednesday Abrams went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning victory over Atlanta.

Impact Abrams recorded three of Washington's five hits Wednesday, including a walkoff single in the bottom of the 10th inning. The multi-hit effort was his third in his last six games, during which he has driven in two runs, scored five times and stolen three bases. The rookie is slashing .243/.280/.323 through 281 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves fall to Nationals 3-2 on Abrams' walk-off hit in 10th CJ Abrams’ third hit of the game drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Washington Nationals a 3-2 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Braves fall to Nationals 3-2 on Abrams walk-off hit in 10th

CJ Abrams’ third hit of the game drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Washington Nationals a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Nabs sixth steal Abrams went 0-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to Atlanta.

Impact The 21-year-old is beginning to flash his speed, swiping three bags in the last three games to give him six steals on the season. Abrams is slashing .289/.298/.398 through 84 plate appearances in September with five doubles, two triples, six RBI and 12 runs as he solidifies his spot as the Nationals' shortstop of the future.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, two steals Sunday Abrams went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in a 6-1 victory Sunday in Miami.

Impact Abrams singled and stole second in the second and drove in a run with a single and came around to score in the eighth. He was credited with another stolen base in the fourth inning after a defensive miscommunication led to him stealing home. It was his second three-hit performance of his career and the first time he stole two bases in a big-league game. The 21-year-old has put together a strong September, producing a .307/.316/.427 slash line with seven extra-base hits and three stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams' philosophy of 'living in the moment' pays off in 3-hit game MIAMI -- CJ Abrams has showcased his head-turning talents on the bases early into his Major League career. On Sunday, the 21-year-old shorts...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Nationals avoid sweep and 100th loss with 6-1 win over Marlins Aníbal Sánchez pitched five scoreless innings and CJ Abrams had three hits for Washington in its series finale in Miami.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Amazing stop and throw by Abrams named Play of the Week Shortstop CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals earned his first career Electric Play of the Week Award presented by Chevrolet, and he joine...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

CJ Abrams gives a hint of his potential and the Nats handle Athletics The rookie shortstop flashes his speed on the basepaths and patience at the plate in a 5-1 win over Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Abrams' first Nats hit comes at key moment WASHINGTON -- CJ Abrams had come up empty in his first eight at-bats with the Nationals. An adjustment period was to be expected for the 21-...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM