CJ Abrams of Nationals day to day with sprained ankle injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle and is listed as day to day. Manager Blake Butera confirmed the injury occurred during a ninth-inning double in Wednesday’s 6-0 win at Texas. Following the game, Abrams reported increased discomfort and is undergoing treatment, with potential imaging planned. At 25, he has set career highs this season with a.279 batting average, 29 home runs, and 91 RBIs.
- •Abrams suffered the injury during a game on August 19.
- •He has been having a strong season with career-high stats.
- •Manager Butera said Abrams would be moved to second base.
- •Abrams is receiving treatment and awaiting further evaluation.
- 11:32 PMESPN MLB — Nats' Abrams day-to-day with sprained left ankle
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals' CJ Abrams day to day with sprained ankle
"Washington’s CJ Abrams has a sprained left ankle and manager Blake Butera said Thursday the All-Star shortstop is day to day. Abrams was hurt in the Nationals’ 6-0 win at Texas on Wednesday night when he went into second base awkwardly on a ninth-inning double. “Saw a doctor today and potentially get some imaging,” Butera said.
"The Nationals' CJ Abrams, who sprained his left ankle on an awkward slide during Wednesday night's win over the Rangers, is day-to-day, manager Blake Butera said.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 20, 2026, 11:32 PMNats' Abrams day-to-day with sprained left ankle
The Nationals' CJ Abrams, who sprained his left ankle on an awkward slide during Wednesday night's win over the Rangers, is day-to-day, manager Blake Butera said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:09 PMNationals' CJ Abrams day to day with sprained ankle
Washington’s CJ Abrams has a sprained left ankle and manager Blake Butera said Thursday the All-Star shortstop is day to day. Abrams was hurt in the Nationals’ 6-0 win at Texas on Wednesday night when he went into second base awkwardly on a ninth-inning double. “Saw a doctor today and potentially get some imaging,” Butera said.
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