Gunnar Henderson, CJ Abrams face challenges in Fantasy shortstop rankings
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Heading into 2027 Fantasy drafts, Gunnar Henderson and CJ Abrams are among the shortstops facing difficult evaluations. Henderson, once a top player, has struggled with performance and injuries, while Abrams is dealing with a late-season slump that has raised concerns about his future position. As the shortstop shifts, the decline of established stars like Trea Turner and Corey Seager adds to the uncertainty. Prospects like Kevin McGonigle and Konnor Griffin may offer hope for the future of the position. The status of shortstops will be crucial as Fantasy managers prepare for upcoming drafts.
- •Gunnar Henderson struggles with.708 OPS this season
- •CJ Abrams hits just.190 since August
- •Established stars like Turner and Seager facing decline
- •Emerging prospects may reshape the shortstop rankings
- •Five shortstops projected inside the top 50 overall
- 12:27 PMCBS Sports — The toughest players to rank at shortstop for 2027: Gunnar Henderson's decline creates a Fantasy dilemma
"Gunnar Henderson, CJ Abrams and Francisco Lindor headline the shortstops, presenting difficult decisions for 2027 Fantasy drafts
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