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Demoted to Triple-A Abrams was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact The 21-year-old started 16 games during the first month of the season but never found his groove offensively with a .182/.270/.273 slash line in 65 plate appearances. Abrams' playing time diminished over the past couple weeks, and he'll now head back to the Triple-A level to see more regular at-bats. Ha-Seong Kim should continue to operate as the Friars' primary shortstop, though Abrams could receive another opportunity in the majors later in the year.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 7, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sits again Saturday Abrams remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Abrams and Ha-Seong Kim were in something close to a true platoon at shortstop throughout the early part of the season, but Abrams' off day here against JT Brubaker means he's now sat against two straight righties. It's possible he's dealing with an unreported injury, but it's also possible he's being benched due to his .146/.255/.244 slash line. Kim, who's hitting a far better .273/.373/.568, will get another start Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Abrams will be on the bench Friday against the Padres.

Impact Each of Abrams' previous off days this season came against left-handers, but he'll sit here against righty Zach Thompson. He's struggled significantly at the plate through his first 14 major-league games, as one might expect for a player skipping Triple-A after appearing just 42 times at the Double-A level, hitting .146/.255/.244. Ha-Seong Kim will be the shortstop Friday.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against lefty Abrams is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact With southpaw Reiver Sanmartin on the bump for Cincinnati, the lefty-hitting Abrams will give way to righty-hitting platoon mate Ha-Seong Kim at shortstop. Though Abrams seems to have taken hold of the larger side of the timeshare at the position, his .143 average and lack of counting stats (one home run, one stolen base, five runs and two RBI over 40 plate appearances) have thus far capped his fantasy appeal. Abrams' long-term fantasy ceiling is high, though he may not come close to realizing it as a rookie.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Abrams will once again head to the bench against a left-handed starting pitcher. Ha-Seong Kim will start at shortstop with Clayton Kershaw on the mound for Los Angeles.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Abrams isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Left-hander Julio Urias is starting for the Dodgers on Friday, so Abrams will retreat to the bench. Ha-Seong Kim will take over at shortstop and bat eighth.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against another southpaw Abrams remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact While Abrams is out of the lineup for his second straight game, that doesn't seem to indicate that his role has changed. He's been in the lineup against every righty this season while sitting against every lefty, so his off day here against southpaw Reiver Sanmartin is merely a continuation of that trend. Ha-Seong Kim remains the starter at shortstop.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Abrams will be on the bench Monday against Cincinnati, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Abrams has started against every righty the Padres have faced this season but has been on the bench against every lefty, including Monday's starter Nick Lodolo. Ha-Seong Kim will start at shortstop.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 17, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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

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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

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