CJ Abrams, James Wood named All Stars for Washington Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams and James Wood have been selected as All Stars for the 2026 MLB All Star Game. This selection is the second for both players; Abrams previously made the team in 2024 while Wood made it in 2025. Abrams is the first National to start in the All Star game since Bryce Harper in 2018. The All Star Game is set for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, where the Nationals will also have representation in the Futures All Star Game.
- •CJ Abrams ranks seventh in MLB with 60 RBIs this season.
- •James Wood leads MLB with 77 runs scored.
- •Abrams becomes first National All Star starter since 2018.
- •Both players have previously been selected in prior years.
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — CJ Abrams, James Wood Represent Washington Nationals as All Stars
"The Washington Nationals will also have a starter on the National League for the All Star game later this month
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