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MLB News / Mets Merized Online / April 25

Mets’ Winning Streak Ends with Walk-Off Loss to Nationals

CJ Abrams scored from first on a single by James Wood in the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals walked off the Mets with a 5-4 victory Friday at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 25

Washington Nationals Won’t Have Veteran for Undetermined Time Amid Positive Update

The Washington Nationals' lineup suffered a few key losses recently, with the left side of their infield going down with injuries. First, it was All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams, who was dealing with a strained right hip flexor.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nationals news: Controversial All-Star activated off IL

The Washington Nationals are an interesting mix of intriguing young players and proven veterans under Dave Martinez. The team trades Paul DeJong for CJ Abrams on the injured list after their star shortstop spent a week out of the lineup thanks to a hip flexor strain.

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CJ Abrams News / Field Level Media / April 24

Nationals activate SS CJ Abrams from injured list

The Washington Nationals activated shortstop CJ Abrams from the injured list Thursday and optioned third baseman Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester. Abrams, 24, last played on April 11 when he departed in the fourth inning with a right hip flexor strain.

CJ Abrams News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23

Washington Nationals Shortstop CJ Abrams Going Through Up-and-Down Rehab Assignment

CJ Abrams has been eligible to be activated off the injured list for two days now, but the star shortstop has remained in the Washington Nationals’ farm system on a rehab assignment.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 15

Nationals Shortstop Gets Exciting Opportunity With Star CJ Abrams Injured

The news that star shortstop CJ Abrams had to head to the injured list was a huge bummer for the Washington Nationals and their fans. Abrams was scorching hot, having hit four home runs in just 11 games while crafting a slash line of .244/.289/.585 before suffering a right hip flexor strain.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 12

Nationals standout SS CJ Abrams (hip flexor) placed on IL

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has a right hip flexor strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the host Miami Marlins.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Heavy-hitting Nationals shortstop placed on 10-day IL

Infielder Nasim Nunez was called up from Triple-A to take his spot on the active roster.

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MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 11

CJ Abrams Leaves Game Against Marlins

The Washington Nationals started their series against the Miami Marlins tonight. They did however suffer a brutal loss as their starting shortstop CJ Abrams left tonight’s game with an apparent injury.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / April 10

Former Top Washington Nationals Trade Acquisition Moves Up Franchise History with Homer

The Washington Nationals lost against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, falling 6-5 at Nationals Park. The loss drops Washington to 5-7 and in fourth in the National League East while the Dodgers are 10-4 and in third place in the loaded National League West.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 8

Nationals Foundational Pieces Showing Encouraging Improvement in Key Area

The Washington Nationals know that if they are going to surprise people this year, it will be on the back of their young players developing and taking their performance to the next level.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 5

Nationals Slugger Quickly Climbing Franchise Leaderboard in Key Statistic

If the Washington Nationals are going to turn things around, they’ll need contributions from several of their key young players. CJ Abrams is among those players.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 5

Nationals News: CJ Abrams off to another red hot start

Another year, another red hot April for Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, can he keep it up? As was the case in 2024, CJ Abrams has gotten off to a red hot start in 2025.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 2

Nationals Young Star Seemingly Taking Next Step Raises Team Ceiling Immensely

The Washington Nationals are a team made up of young talent, some further along than others in terms of development and stage of their careers. If everything

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / September 21

Nationals send message to CJ Abrams with disciplinary demotion

The honeymoon phase is officially over for CJ Abrams. The Washington Nationals optioned the 23-year-old shortstop to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Initially, the move by the Nationals seemed perplexing despite the second-half struggles of Abrams.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 22

Nationals send message, demote All-Star after casino all-nighter

Nationals send strong message by demoting All-Star after casino all-nighter

The Nationals are taking the shortstop's infraction very seriously.

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Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 21

Nationals option SS CJ Abrams in a disciplinary move

The Washington Nationals optioned shortstop CJ Abrams to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday in surprise move that was disciplinary based, according to manager Dave Martinez.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Nationals All-Star gets sent to Triple-A due to 'internal issue'

Nationals All-Star gets sent to Triple-A after reportedly pulling all-nighter at a casino

This is a pretty striking move by the Nationals and is clearly meant to send a message.

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Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Nationals option All-Star to Triple-A in surprising move

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / August 6

Watch: Nationals star hits HR off absurdly high pitch

Watch: Nationals' CJ Abrams hits home run off absurdly high pitch

The pitch was nearly parallel to Abrams' eyebrows when it crossed the plate.

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Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / July 8

Nats’ rising star CJ Abrams earns first All-Star Game selection

In a season marked by remarkable growth and standout performances, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned his first MLB All-Star selection.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Nats discussed extension with former top prospect

Nationals had 'substantive discussions' with former top prospect about extension

CJ Abrams and the Nationals “held substantive discussions” about a possible contract extension this past spring.

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Washington Nationals News / Viral Sports News / April 30

Washington Nationals CJ Abrams Makes MLB History To Start 2024 Season

When the Washington Nationals made the tough decision to trade superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres, they got back some of the top prospects in baseball.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / April 29, 2024

CJ Abrams is Taking the Leap for the Washington Nationals

When you trade away a franchise player, you hope the return can replace some of the lost production or set your team up well for the future. But when you deal a talent such as Juan Soto, you had better have at least one, if not more, difference-makers coming your way.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 11, 2024