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Gets start in right field Abrams made his first major-league start in right field against the Braves on Friday and went 0-for-2 with a run and a stolen base in the loss.

Impact Abrams saw some time in right field during spring training, but until Friday he had made all five of his starts this season at shortstop. The need for the position switch arose due to Wil Myers' thumb injury, and Abrams handled the role fine, having no issues on his three putouts. He also achieved a milestone with his first stolen base as a major leaguer after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning. If he can demonstrate the ability to handle right field, Abrams could increase his likelihood to stick with the big club even after Fernando Tatis (wrist) returns from his injury. Myers remains out of the lineup Saturday, but Abrams is back at shortstop with Matt Beaty taking over in right field.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slams first big-league homer Abrams went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 12-1 victory over the Braves on Thursday.

Impact Abrams enjoyed a special moment when he slammed a long ball to left field in his first MLB home at-bat in the second inning. The rookie shortstop made an out in each of his other four plate appearances, however, lowering his average to .105 on the season. There's little doubt about Abrams' immense talent, but he's mostly struggled thus far in his first taste of the big leagues.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Welcome to SD! Abrams homers in first AB SAN DIEGO – Welcome to San Diego, C.J. Abrams. The Padres’ top prospect sure knows how to make an entrance. In his first at-bat at Petco Par...

APRIL 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Padres pregame: CJ Abrams' first Petco home opener, maybe Wil Myers' last? Rookie CJ Abrams starting at shortstop as the Padres host the Braves in the first game of the season at Petco Park

APRIL 14, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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On bench Monday Abrams will sit Monday against the Giants.

Impact Abrams has now been on the bench for three of the Padres' first five games, but the way he's been used is arguably encouraging for his future playing time. He's started at shortstop against both righties the Padres have faced, while Ha-Seong Kim has started against all three lefties, including Monday's starter Alex Wood. Once the Padres start facing a more standard split of righties and lefties, Abrams' playing time should increase.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not in Sunday's lineup Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Abrams started the past two games against right-handed pitchers and will take a seat in the series finale with southpaw Caleb Smith on the mound for Arizona. The rookie appears to be in the strong side of a platoon at shortstop, with Ha-Seong Kim taking the short side and starting Sunday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Musgrove's change; Manny's jump; Abrams' hit; Azocar's slide; Hill's distinction Manny Machado runs way to winning run; Jose Azocar finds out major league infields are like ice

APRIL 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Another first as Abrams gets in hit column PHOENIX -- C.J. Abrams is on the board. Since he was selected in the first round of the 2019 Draft, we've heard plenty about Abrams' quick h...

APRIL 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hitless in big-league debut Abrams went 0-for-4 and was caught stealing in the Padres' 3-0 win over Arizona on Friday.

Impact Though he didn't reach base in the victory, Abrams flashed a bit of the potential that led San Diego to include him on its Opening Day roster. The 21-year-old reached on a fielder's choice in the second inning and nearly swiped second base but slid past the bag and was tagged out after easily beating the throw. In the sixth, Abrams put excellent contact on a slider and drove the ball deep to right field, but it was caught on the warning track. The start was Abrams' first of the campaign after Ha-Seong Kim started at shortstop Opening Day, and it appears the pair may split time at the position until Fernando Tatis (wrist) returns in approximately two months.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Starting pitching what it needs to be; Abrams' hitless big night; Profar makes Peralta mad Rotation showing value early; Eric Hosmer off to a hot start (again); all-around strong debut by top prospect

APRIL 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Top prospect Abrams flashes leather in MLB debut PHOENIX -- The Padres handed top prospect C.J. Abrams his Major League debut on Friday night -- and they did so by starting him at shortstop...

APRIL 9, 2022 • MLB.COM

Padres notes: Abrams ready for debut; Melvin ready for more Suarez; Williams almost ready to coach third New Padres closer Taylor Rogers will see twin brother, Giants reliever Tyler Rogers, more often after trade

APRIL 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Making big-league debut Friday Abrams will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 21-year-old had his contract selected by San Diego on Thursday and didn't see the field during the Opening Day loss to Arizona, but he'll join the lineup for his MLB debut Friday. Abrams, who is the Padres' top prospect, hit .290/.357/.414 with two home runs, 23 RBI and 13 stolen bases for Double-A San Antonio last year, and he's expected to have at least a part-time role at second base, shortstop and right field this season.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

APRIL 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't start in opener Abrams isn't included in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Fresh off getting an official promotion to San Diego earlier Thursday, Abrams will take in his first big-league game from the dugout. The matchup with Arizona southpaw Madison Bumgarner is likely a factor in the lefty-hitting Abrams taking a seat, but the 21-year-old rookie is expected to handle at least a part-time role versus right-handed pitching. Abrams saw action at second base, shortstop and right field in spring training, with all three positions representing potential avenues to playing time when any of Jake Cronenworth, Ha-Seong Kim, Wil Myers or Jurickson Profar are out of the lineup.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion to majors official The Padres selected Abrams' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

Impact The 21-year-old secured his spot on the Opening Day roster after slashing .324/.359/.514 across 37 at-bats during Cactus League play. The Padres haven't indicated that their top prospect will be an everyday starter at any position, but Abrams likely wouldn't have made the Opening Day roster just to provide depth. He'll presumably be in store for at least a handful of starts per week at either second base and shortstop, and perhaps even right field, where he received a look in the Padres' Cactus League finale. Abrams' excellent bat-to-ball skills and high-end speed could make him a useful asset in the batting average and stolen base categories.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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