Nationals plan to transition CJ Abrams to second base
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Washington Nationals announced on August 14, 2026, that they will move star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base. Manager Blake Butera indicated this decision comes after Abrams struggled defensively, posting a fielding run value of -13 this season. Nasim Nuñez will take over as the primary shortstop. While Abrams will begin training at second base soon, he will continue to play shortstop for the time being. This shift could reshape Abrams' long-term role within the team.
- •CJ Abrams will move from shortstop to second base.
- •Nasim Nuñez is set to become the primary shortstop.
- •Abrams has a poor defensive record this season.
- •He will start at second base after a brief transition period.
- •The decision comes as part of the Nationals' strategy for the future.
- 12:49 AMESPN MLB — Nats SS Abrams, MLB errors leader, moving to 2B
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals to move All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base
- 11:15 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Nationals Moving CJ Abrams To Second Base - MLB Trade Rumors
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals to move CJ Abrams from shortstop to second base, manager Blake Butera announces
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals Making Surprising Position Change For CJ Abrams
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — The Washington Nationals are planning to move CJ Abrams to second base
"All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams is moving to second base for the Washington Nationals, vacating the only position he's played during his five seasons with the club. Manager Blake Butera said Friday that Abrams has begun working out at second. “Just thought this was the best thing for our team going forward,” Butera said.
"Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter this season, is moving to second base in a move that manager Blake Butera described as "the best thing for our team going forward."
"Abrams was the National League All-Star starter at shortstop, but he's one of the worst at the position defensively.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 15, 2026, 12:49 AMNats SS Abrams, MLB errors leader, moving to 2B
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter this season, is moving to second base in a move that manager Blake Butera described as "the best thing for our team going forward."
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:30 PMNationals to move All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base
All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams is moving to second base for the Washington Nationals, vacating the only position he's played during his five seasons with the club. Manager Blake Butera said Friday that Abrams has begun working out at second. “Just thought this was the best thing for our team going forward,” Butera said.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 14, 2026, 11:15 PMNationals Moving CJ Abrams To Second Base - MLB Trade Rumors
A small position shift in Washington with big ramifications.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:00 PMNationals to move CJ Abrams from shortstop to second base, manager Blake Butera announces
Abrams was the National League All-Star starter at shortstop, but he's one of the worst at the position defensively.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:55 PMNationals Making Surprising Position Change For CJ Abrams
The Washington Nationals are moving CJ Abrams to second base
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:20 PMThe Washington Nationals are planning to move CJ Abrams to second base
Blake Butera and the Nats made the huge decision to move CJ Abrams off the shortstop position
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AMAaron Judge makes Anthony Volpe’s importance clear after Yankees elimination- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AMBraves' disappointing $18M Silver Slugger went off the grid following second PED suspension
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 4:13 AMNew York Yankees’ Latest Candidate Rumors Float Amid Aaron Boone Buzz
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 3:44 AMAaron Judge Says Yankees Need Polarizing Teammate To Win
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 3:09 AMCould Recent Decision For Prospect in Arizona Fall League Impact 2027 Roster?
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:59 AMRain out leaves Guardians fans less than thrilled after cold, wet night
