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New York Yankees miss out on CJ Abrams as trade rumors end

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

New York Yankees miss out on CJ Abrams as trade rumors end

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CJ Abrams, a potential trade target for the New York Yankees, will reportedly remain with the Washington Nationals as the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3. Jon Heyman of the New York Post states that the Nationals are not planning to trade Abrams, a strong performance for them since the All-Star break. The Yankees may now focus on other infield options, including Zach Neto, Luis Arraez, or Gleyber Torres, as they seek to improve their roster. With Abrams' impressive season statistics, including a.294 batting average and 27 home runs, the Nationals likely aim to maintain their playoff hopes.

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•CJ Abrams will not be traded before the August 3 deadline.
•He leads MLB with a 1.632 OPS since the All-Star break.
•Yankees to consider other infield targets like Zach Neto and Luis Arraez.
•Nationals are aiming for a playoff berth this season.

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12:19 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Receive Bad News Regarding Top Trade Target CJ Abrams

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With the MLB trade deadline just five days away, the New York Yankees figure to be at the forefront of headlines. One of their top *presumed* trade targets is CJ Abrams. However, a recent update from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman may have shut down those trade rumors for the time being. More MLB […] The post New York Yankees Receive Bad News Regarding Top Trade Target CJ Abrams appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:19 AM
New York Yankees Receive Bad News Regarding Top Trade Target CJ Abrams
With the MLB trade deadline just five days away, the New York Yankees figure to be at the forefront of headlines. One of their top *presumed* trade targets is CJ Abrams. However, a recent update from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman may have shut down those trade rumors for the time being. More MLB […] The post New York Yankees Receive Bad News Regarding Top Trade Target CJ Abrams appeared first on HEAVY.

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