Abrams' Agent Reports Player Uncomfortable with Potential Move to Second Base

Abrams' Agent Reports Player Uncomfortable with Potential Move to Second Base

C. J. Abrams' representative said the All-Star infielder was uneasy about a possible move to second base, while the Washington Nationals planned a gradual transition at shortstop as Nasim Nunez assumed that role.

The Nationals announced that Abrams would be shifted to second base to improve the team’s defense, keeping him available at shortstop occasionally. Manager Blake Butera later said the transition would occur over the final six weeks of the season, and Abrams himself expressed disappointment with the change but affirmed his focus on helping the Nationals win.

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August 18, 2026
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Abrams' Agent Says Player Uncomfortable with Potential Shift to Second Base
Abrams' Agent Says Player Uncomfortable with Potential Shift to Second Base

NBC Sports • 18 Aug 14:33

C.J. Abrams' representative said the All-Star infielder is uneasy about a possible move to second base, while the Nationals plan a gradual transition at shortstop as Nasim Nunez assumes that role.

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Nationals' CJ Abrams uneasy about move to second base
Nationals' CJ Abrams uneasy about move to second base

ESPN • 18 Aug 14:13

CJ Abrams expressed disappointment over a position change to second base, but said his focus remains on helping the Washington Nationals win.

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August 15, 2026
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Nationals shift All-Star CJ Abrams to second base
Nationals shift All-Star CJ Abrams to second base

The New York Times • 15 Aug 11:55

The Washington Nationals announced that shortstop CJ Abrams will be moved to second base, a change aimed at improving the team's defense while Abrams remains available to play shortstop occasionally.

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Nationals intend to shift CJ Abrams to second base for season's final weeks
Nationals intend to shift CJ Abrams to second base for season's final weeks

NBC Sports • 15 Aug 02:26

Manager Blake Butera said the Washington Nationals will transition shortstop CJ Abrams to second base over the last six weeks of the season.

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August 14, 2026
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Nationals shift CJ Abrams to second base amid defensive concerns
Nationals shift CJ Abrams to second base amid defensive concerns

MLB Trade Rumors • 14 Aug 23:15

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera said CJ Abrams will transition to regular second base, citing defensive struggles at shortstop while retaining his offensive value.

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