CJ ABRAMS NEWS

Nationals' Mike Rizzo says CJ Abrams is 'still our guy' While Rizzo acknowledges this team hasn’t produced “a record I wanted,” the GM says he sees progress and hopes ownership will add to the ros...

SEPTEMBER 28 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says long-term view of CJ Abrams is unchanged despite demotion

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team’s decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Maddon on CJ Abrams being sent down, more | 09/23/2024 Joe Maddon joins MLB Now to talk about the Nats sending down CJ Abrams, the Reds parting ways with David Bell and more

SEPTEMBER 23 • MLB.COM

Nats demote All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams, citing 'internal issue'

The Washington Nationals reportedly decide to demote shortstop CJ Abrams after he spent all night at a casino before game vs. Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 21

What did CJ Abrams do? Nationals All-Star demoted after staying out 'all night' at Chicago casino, per reports | Sporting News Canada CJ Abrams' All-Star season for Washington came to an abrupt end Saturday with a surprise demotion to the minors.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

All-Star CJ Abrams is demoted to the minors by the Nationals for nonperformance reasons

All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams has been demoted to the minor leagues by the Washington Nationals for a reason not related to his on-field performance and is not expected to play for...

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, accord...

SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nationals give cryptic answer for CJ Abrams' Triple-A demotion: 'Wasn't performance-based' Just over two months ago, CJ Abrams played in the MLB All-Star Game.

SEPTEMBER 21 • NYPOST.COM

Nationals option shortstop Abrams to Triple-A CHICAGO -- The Nationals optioned All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. In a corresponding move, infielder Trey Li...

SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

Headed for minors The Nationals optioned Abrams to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since the All-Star break, Abrams has slashed just .203/.260/.326 with five homers and 17 RBI -- a stark contrast from the .832 OPS he logged during the first half of the year. With the Nationals out of the race for a playoff spot, the team will give their All-Star infielder a chance to turn things around at the minor-league level to close out the season. Meanwhile, Nasim Nunez figures to take over as Washington's primary shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits, two steals in loss Abrams went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Cubs.

Impact Abrams singled to lead off the contest before going on to steal second and third, and eventually coming around to score on a knock from Andres Chaparro. The shortstop would also add two doubles before finishing the contest with his first four-hit performance of the season. Abrams has now hit safely in five straight games, posting multiple hits three times over that stretch. His two stolen bases Thursday also put him over the 30-steal mark for the second straight season in his young and promising career.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Abrams (shoulder) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Left shoulder soreness has prevented Abrams from playing in each of Washington's last four games, but he seems to finally be feeling better entering Tuesday's contest. The 23-year-old has been in a bit of a slump at the plate recently, slashing just .176/.194/.382 with two home runs and three RBI since the start of September.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Monday Abrams (shoulder) is available off the bench for Monday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams is missing a fourth straight start due to left shoulder discomfort, but it sounds like his return to the lineup could happen any day now. Nasim Nunez is picking up another start at shortstop in Monday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Monday Abrams (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He'll miss out on a fourth consecutive start while he continues to contend with a sore left shoulder. Nasim Nunez will once again fill in at shortstop in place of Abrams, who is considered day-to-day and may be available off the bench Monday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Abrams (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact It's the third straight game on the bench for Abrams due to shoulder soreness after he was scratched from the starting nine for Friday's series opener versus Miami. Nasim Nunez will receive another look at shortstop for the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Abrams (shoulder) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Left shoulder soreness prevented Abrams from playing in Friday's game, and he'll need at least one more day to recover Saturday. While he rests, Nasim Nunez will get the starting nod at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Friday The Nationals scratched Abtrams from the lineup Friday against Miami due to left shoulder soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Abrams made a diving play during Thursday's game and tweaked his left shoulder. He was slated to bat leadoff and play shortstop prior to being scratched. Nasim Nunez will enter the lineup in place of Abrams, batting ninth and playing shortstop. Abrams will likely undergo further testing, but the injury doesn't seem to be significant at this point.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-20 mark Abrams went 2-for-4 with a home run and an additional run in Wednesday's 5-1 victory versus Atlanta.

Impact Abrams crushed a 420-foot homer to center field in the fourth inning for his 20th homer of the campaign. It's the first time he's reached that mark in his career -- the shortstop fell just short with 18 long balls last year. Abrams also has 28 steals this season, making him one of 10 big-leaguers to reach the 20-20 mark thus far.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams homers, Irvin goes 6 strong innings to lead Nationals over Braves 5-1

CJ Abrams hit a home run, Jake Irvin gave up one run and two hits in six innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats 19th homer Abrams went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Pirates.

Impact The shortstop led off the game by taking Jared Jones deep, but it was the last lead the Nationals would hold on the afternoon in a 7-3 loss. The homer was the 19th of the year for Abrams, a new career high, and he's tied the career-high 64 RBI he collected last year. The 23-year-old's overall offensive profile hasn't taken the step forward expected of him in 2024, however -- his .238/.307/.422 slash line is nearly identical to his .245/.300/.412 performance from 2023, and Abrams has fallen from 47 steals in 51 attempts to 28 in 40.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams' leadoff HR a key breakthrough amid 2nd-half woes PITTSBURGH -- When Nationals manager Dave Martinez sat CJ Abrams for a second consecutive game in Thursday’s series opener against the Pirat...

SEPTEMBER 8 • MLB.COM

Rainout delays CJ Abrams's return to leadoff spot for the Nationals Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was listed at the top of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 27 before the game against the Pirates was r...

SEPTEMBER 6 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Day off Thursday Abrams is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact With left-hander Bailey Falter on the hill for the Pirates, Nationals manager Dave Martinez has elected to give the left-handed hitting Abrams a day off. Nasim Nunez will draw a start at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday Abrams is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Abrams went 0-for-8 with a couple strikeouts in the first two games of the series and will be given a day off in the finale. Nasim Nunez is getting a rare start at shortstop and Dylan Crews will move up into the leadoff spot.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag, plates two Abrams went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles and a stolen base during Sunday's 5-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact For the second game in a row, Abrams went 2-for-5 at the plate with a stolen base. However, he drove in two baserunners Sunday on RBI singles in the seventh and ninth innings after failing to log an RBI on Saturday. The 23-year-old is up to 27 stolen bases on the year, which ranks sixth among NL players. Abrams is slashing .249/.321/.441 in 534 plate appearances.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE