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Abrams stays hot, homers on his bobblehead night as the Nationals rout the Giants 10-1

CJ Abrams homered on his bobblehead night, Josiah Gray earned his first win since June 30 and the Washington Nationals routed the San Francisco Giants 10-1

JULY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Homer and steal Friday Abrams went 2-for-4 with a homer, a stolen base and two runs scored in the Nationals' defeat of the Giants on Friday.

Impact Abrams entered the game with a .405/.450/.568 batting line in 42 plate appearances since moving into the leadoff spot July 7, and he only improved on that line with a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning and a single in the bottom of the fifth. The quickly-blossoming 22-year-old shortstop is up to nine homers and 19 steals in 88 games this season.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps running Wednesday Abrams went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Abrams has multiple hits in nine of 14 games in July, and he's added nine of his 18 steals on the season in that span. The shortstop has thrived atop the order, going 15-for-37 (.405) from that spot since he moved there July 7. Abrams has lifted his slash line to .254/.302/.414 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, 43 runs scored, 17 doubles and four triples over 87 contests overall.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another steal in Monday's win Abrams went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Fresh off being named NL Player of the Week for the abbreviated period following the All-Star break, Abrams made a quick impact from the leadoff spot once again, getting hit by Drew Smyly's fourth pitch of the game, promptly stealing second and coming around to score on Jeimer Candelario's homer. Abrams is up to 17 steals on the season, including a perfect 8-for-8 performance on the basepaths in his last eight games -- a stretch in which he's batting a blistering .394 (13-for-33).

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to shine at top of order Abrams went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Impact The 22-year-old accounted for half of Washington's hits on the afternoon. Abrams has flipped the switch in July, producing seven multi-hit performances in 11 games and slashing .395/.435/.628 with seven steals, three doubles, two triples and a homer. He's hit safely in six straight games since moving into the leadoff spot for the Nationals, batting .480 (12-for-25) and scoring eight runs, and he appears to be on the brink of a breakout second half.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats eighth long ball Abrams went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-6 loss against the Cardinals.

Impact Abrams pegged Steven Matz for a solo shot in the third inning -- his first home run since June 21 -- and turned in his fourth straight multi-hit performance. Over that span, Abrams is 9-for-18 (.500) with six runs scored, two RBI and four stolen bases.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Abrams shines a lot (and runs a lot) during doubleheader split in St. Louis Abrams has fared well in the leadoff spot, and he again impressed Saturday against the Cardinals.

JULY 16, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Sprints into All-Star break Abrams went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Impact The young shortstop has swiped five bags over the last four games without being caught, giving him 14 steals on the season in 16 attempts. Abrams' bat has also picked up the pace in July, as he's gone 11-for-30 (.367) to begin the month with two doubles and a triple. The 22-year-old has hit leadoff in three straight contests for the Nats, and he could be poised for a big second half.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over as leadoff man Abrams will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Rangers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After leading off against a pair of southpaw starters (Cody Bradford and Andrew Heaney) in the first two games of the series with Texas, the lefty-hitting Abrams will remain atop the lineup while the Rangers bring right-hander Dane Dunning to the bump for the finale. Abrams took well to the leadoff assignment over the previous two contests, going 3-for-11 with two runs and a pair of stolen bases. He also pilfered two bags in Thursday's game against the Reds, giving him four steals in his last three contests.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams shines on all sides in leadoff spot debut WASHINGTON -- For the first time in his young career, Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams started a game in the leadoff spot. The No. 6 overall se...

JULY 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Swipes two bags against Cincy Abrams went 0-for-4 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact After reaching on a fielder's choice in the sixth inning, Abrams stole second and third before trotting home on a Lane Thomas single. Abrams is beginning to flash the upside that made him the sixth overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, slashing .314/.375/.510 over his last 15 games with 10 runs scored and five of his 11 steals on the year.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting versus lefty Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Washington will withhold three of its lefty-hitting regulars in Abrams, Luis Garcia and Corey Dickerson from the starting nine for the series finale with southpaw Ranger Suarez on the bump for Philadelphia. Ildemaro Vargas will check in at shortstop after Abrams started both of the first two games of the series while going 2-for-7 with a triple, an RBI and a run.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Friday Abrams (elbow) is back in the lineup Friday at Philadelphia.

Impact Abrams took a pitch off his right elbow in Tuesday's game against the Mariners and sat out of Wednesday's series finale, but he's ready to rock for the Nationals' series opener Friday night against the Phillies. The 22-year-old speedster will play shortstop and bat ninth.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with bruised elbow Abrams (elbow) is not in the lineup Wednesday at Seattle, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams made an early exit from Tuesday night's game after taking a pitch off his right elbow, though it doesn't seem to be an overly serious concern. Ildemaro Vargas will play shortstop and bat sixth for the Nationals on Wednesday as Abrams grabs some rest and treatment.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records another steal Abrams went 0-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-innings win over the Mariners.

Impact Abrams went hitless for the third time in his last nine games, but he's also picked up three steals in that span. The shortstop has hit .367 (11-for-30) over those nine contests, lifting his season slash line to .233/.279/.390 through 72 games on the year. He's added nine steals, seven home runs, 33 RBI and 30 runs scored while seeing a majority of the playing time at shortstop.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes eighth bag Abrams went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Padres.

Impact The 22-year-old shortstop wrapped up a three-game series against San Diego, the team that drafted him in the first round in 2019, having gone 4-for-11 with a pair of doubles. Abrams is picking up the pace as the All-Star break approaches, but on the season he still carries a lackluster .235/.279/.395 slash line with seven homers, eight steals, 28 runs and 33 RBI in 70 games.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats seventh homer Abrams went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The young shortstop broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning, taking Miles Mikolas the other way into the visitor's bullpen in left-center field for his seventh homer of the year. Abrams is showing signs of life at the plate, collecting six hits in the last three games and batting .290 (9-for-31) over his last nine with three doubles in addition to Wednesday's long ball.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals shut down the Cardinals in the rain to end a five-game skid At soggy Nationals Park, Washington blanked St. Louis, 3-0, behind a go-ahead home run by CJ Abrams and six strong innings from Trevor Willi...

JUNE 21, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Retreats to bench Sunday Abrams is not in the starting lineup against the Marlins on Sunday.

Impact Abrams generally gets one day off per week, and the 22-year-old infielder will get a rest after picking up one hit in seven at-bats over the first two losses against the Marlins over the weekend. Ildemaro Vargas will play shortstop and hit eighth.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Abrams will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams has started against every righty the Nationals have faced this season, but his off day here against Jared Shuster means he's now sat against three of the last five southpaws who started against the Nationals. Abrams has struggled to a .616 OPS against lefties this season, though that isn't all that much worse than his .668 OPS against right-handers. Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop Saturday.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Out of lineup Sunday Abrams is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest versus Philadelphia.

Impact Abrams will get a breather after going 1-for-4 in each of the first two games against the Phillies over the weekend. The 22-year-old gets a day of maintenance with Ildemaro Vargas starting at shortstop and hitting seventh.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats sixth homer Abrams went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact The 22-year-old continues to struggle with his consistency. Abrams hasn't had a multi-hit performance since May 15, batting .174 (8-for-46) over his last 13 games with a 2:13 BB:K, and on the season he's slashing .236/.288/.404 with six homers and six steals in 52 contests. He remains a key part of the Nationals' rebuild, but his sketchy plate discipline is still holding him back.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Difficult fifth inning dooms the Nationals to a 6-1 loss to the Dodgers A CJ Abrams error helped open the floodgates as Los Angeles scored all six of its runs in the inning.

MAY 30, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Gets breather Sunday Abrams is not in the starting lineup against the Royals on Sunday.

Impact Abrams is one of several regulars who are getting Sunday off for the Nationals. The shortstop will take a breather with Ildemaro Vargas getting the nod at shortstop and hitting sixth against Daniel Lynch and the Royals.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Abrams stays hot, homers on his bobblehead night as the Nationals rout the Giants 10-1