Nationals' CJ Abrams may attract trade interest from Yankees, Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
CJ Abrams is having an impressive season with the Washington Nationals, leading to speculation about his future. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, teams such as the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays have been identified as potential suitors for the young shortstop. Despite the attractive offers he may generate, the Nationals would require a substantial package to consider trading him, as he is under club control for two additional years. Abrams' performance has ignited conversations about the team's long-term strategy amid their rebuilding efforts following the loss of Juan Soto while also, at the same time, enhancing interest from other franchises in need of shortstop talent.
- •CJ Abrams is enjoying a standout season as a shortstop.
- •Nationals may consider trading him before the MLB deadline.
- •Yankees, Braves, Brewers, and Rays could pursue him.
- •Abrams has two years of club control remaining.
- •Nationals have other shortstop prospects in their system.
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals' CJ Abrams gets trade update involving Yankees, Braves, Brewers, Rays
"Abrams is putting together a special season.
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