One thing that has shown up in the Nationals last two losses is their weak defense. In particular, the defense in the middle infield has cost them. That has been a running theme for the past few seasons.
Most sports fans are all too familiar with rebuilds. Hell, some fans only know rebuilds. Trade away production for younger talent in hopes of collecting enough for your next wave to make the playoffs, then repeat.
CJ Abrams was traded to the Washington Nationals in 2022 as part of one of the biggest trades in MLB history. After spending three full seasons with the Washington Nationals, fans have shown their love for Abrams and how he has become a face of the franchise.
The Washington Nationals are at a talent disadvantage most nights they take the field, meaning they need to play near flawlessly to have any success. Throughout the season, James Wood, their left fielder, and CJ Abrams, their shortstop, led the way offensively.
CJ Abrams hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals ended a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the visiting Athletics on Wednesday night.
CJ Abrams went 2-for-3 with a homer, and the Washington Nationals pulled away for a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
CJ Abrams and Alex Call drove in three runs apiece, and the Washington Nationals pulled away for a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Minneapolis.
Interim GM Mike DeBartolo told the Washington Post’s Andrew Golden and other reporters on Saturday that the Nats want to build around such players as James Wood, CJ Abrams, Dylan Crews, and MacKenzie Gore, rather than shop them at the deadline.
Shortstop CJ Abrams is in his fourth major-league season with the Washington Nationals after making his debut in 2022. Abrams was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft and played 44 games for the franchise before being dealt to the Nationals.
CJ Abrams delivered a clutch two-run triple in the 11th inning. James Wood was intentionally walked four times, a feat only five others in MLB history have accomplished, as the Washington Nationals topped the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Sunday afternoon.
CJ Abrams delivered a clutch two-run triple in the 11th inning. James Wood was intentionally walked four times, a feat only five others in MLB history have accomplished, as the Washington Nationals topped the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Sunday afternoon.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
In a season marked by remarkable growth and standout performances, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned his first MLB All-Star selection.
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.