Nationals End C.J. Abrams Controversy, Announce Position Switch
The Washington Nationals have announced that C.J. Abrams will be switching positions from shortstop to second base. Abrams has been one of the worst defensive shortstops in baseball, despite being one of the best hitting shortstops. The move is expected to have a significant impact on the team's lineup and defense, with Nasim Nuñez taking over at shortstop.
- ▪C.J. Abrams is being moved from shortstop to second base due to his poor defensive performance.
- ▪Nasim Nuñez will take over as the team's new shortstop, bringing his strong defensive skills to the position.
- ▪Abrams is having a career year at the plate, with 91 RBIs and a career-high 4.5 WAR.
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| Publication time | Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:19:53 -0400 |
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By Jon Paul HoornstraContributing Sports Writer0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Washington Nationals made an obvious and arguably overdue move Aug. 14 involving C.J. Abrams.Abrams, one of the best hitting shortstops in MLB this season, has been one of the league's worst fielders. According to Statcast’s Outs Above Average metric, Abrams is the worst defensive shortstop in baseball (-17 OAA).
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