League: MLB Sport: Baseball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Nationals urged to keep CJ Abrams amid Yankees trade interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:09 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Nationals urged to keep CJ Abrams amid Yankees trade interest

Summary

Washington Nationals general manager Ani Kilambi is advised to ignore trade discussions with the New York Yankees regarding shortstop CJ Abrams. The Yankees reportedly plan to offer Anthony Volpe and George Lombard Jr. for Abrams, but experts suggest the Nationals should maintain their promising duo of Abrams and James Wood. The Nationals currently rank first in several offensive categories, with Abrams performing well this season. The trade deadline is set for August 3, and the Nationals will begin a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Source Links

Market Watch

•Nationals rank first in home runs, runs scored, and RBI.
•CJ Abrams is a two-time All-Star with a.297 average this season.
•Nationals will play three games against the Blue Jays starting today.
•Expert opinion advises Nationals to keep Abrams despite trade offers.
•Trade deadline approaches on August 3.

Latest Updates

8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Why Nationals should resist Yankees' tempting trade offer for CJ Abrams

What they're saying

"
New York reportedly will offer Anthony Volpe and George Lombard Jr. for Washington's rising SS.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Miami Marlins New York Yankees Toronto Blue Jays Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles MLB Baseball

Sources

External links

Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:09 PM
Why Nationals should resist Yankees' tempting trade offer for CJ Abrams
New York reportedly will offer Anthony Volpe and George Lombard Jr. for Washington's rising SS.

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