Nationals plan to transition CJ Abrams to second base
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 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.
- 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
"Abrams was the National League All-Star starter at shortstop, but he's one of the worst at the position defensively.
"Blake Butera and the Nats made the huge decision to move CJ Abrams off the shortstop position
"The Washington Nationals are moving CJ Abrams to second base
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External links- 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
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