CJ Abrams SS WSH Mon 5/12/25 11:27 AM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams went 3-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
None of the singles resulted in any runs, as the rest of the Nationals' lineup managed only two hits combined. Abrams has been on a tear since late April, collecting 10 hits in the last four games and slashing .379/.446/.515 over the last 16 contests with seven extra-base hits (five doubles and two triples), four steals, seven RBI and 10 runs. The surge has boosted his OPS on the season to a career-high .897 as the 24-year-old shortstop looks to take another big step forward in his development.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Sat 5/10/25 11:31 AM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second straight three-hit performance from the shortstop, who has been on fire the last few weeks. Over the last 14 games. Abrams is slashing .368/.446/.509 with four steals, seven RBI and 10 runs, and he's hitting the ball with considerably more authority this season -- after posting an average exit velocity in the 16th percentile (87.4 mph) in 2023 and the 29th percentile (88.2 mph) in 2024, the 24-year-old is sitting in the 72nd percentile (91.1 mph) so far in 2025.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Wed 5/7/25 4:32 PM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams went 3-for-6 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
The shortstop is up to eight steals in 10 attempts on the season, but half of those attempts have come in the last five games. Abrams has also reached base in 13 straight contests, giving him more opportunities to use his legs -- during that hot streak he's batting .340 (18-for-53) with five walks and three HBPs. His power stroke, however, has gone quiet. Abrams has yet to hit a home run since returning from a hip issue in late April, and after slugging a career-high 20 homers in 2024, the 24-year-old has gone yard only twice through his first 25 games in 2025.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Tue 4/29/25 10:34 PM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, one RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Abrams hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and later scored in the ninth after a single. He also had a triple in the third inning and fell a home run shy of the cycle. Abrams now has five multi-hit games in 17 appearances this season, resulting in a .279/.306/.559 slash line.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Sat 4/26/25 11:36 AM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams went 2-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
After going hitless in his return from the IL on Thursday, Abrams led off the ninth inning with a triple that just eluded right fielder Juan Soto at the wall, sparking a two-run, walk-off rally by the Nats. While Abrams' .240 batting average (12-for-50) on the season isn't anything special, he's a perfect 5-for-5 on the basepaths and has been scalding the ball when he's made contact, with seven of his 12 hits going for extra bases (two double, a triple, four homers).
CJ Abrams SS WSH Fri 4/25/25 9:43 AM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Thursday's loss to the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Activated off the IL earlier in the day after recovering from a hip strain, Abrams was back in his usual leadoff spot in his return. The 24-year-old shortstop has racked up counting stats to begin the season with four homers, four steals, six runs and seven RBI through just 12 games, but his .222/.265/.533 slash line reflects his career-worst 26.0 percent strikeout rate so far.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Thu 4/24/25 2:24 PM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
The Nationals reinstated Abrams (hip) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Abrams has been on the injured list since April 12 after straining right his hip flexor while attempting to steal a base. He has since played two rehab games at Double-A Harrisburg, during which he went 0-for-4 with two walks and a sacrifice fly. He'll reclaim his role as Washington's everyday shortstop now that he's healthy, and Trey Lipscomb will head back to Triple-A to free up a roster spot.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Tue 4/22/25 11:22 AM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams (hip) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Abrams is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but the Nationals want him to play at least one rehab game first. Barring any setbacks, Abrams should rejoin the Nats' active roster later this week. He's been out since mid-April with a right hip flexor strain.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Wed 4/16/25 12:36 PM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
Abrams (hip) did some running on the field Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Abrams has also hit in the batting cage and is "definitely making good progress," per Nationals manager Dave Martinez. There is optimism Abrams will be ready for activation when first eligible April 22, but he'll first need to show he can make lateral movements at shortstop without discomfort in his right hip.
CJ Abrams SS WSH Sat 4/12/25 2:03 PM
CJ Abrams
SS WSH
The Nationals placed Abrams on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right hip flexor strain.
EDGE Analysis
Abrams missed two games earlier in the week due to a right hip issue, and he aggravated the injury while stealing second base against the Marlins on Friday. He was evaluated by Nationals' medical staff Saturday, and it was determined that the severity of the injury warranted his placement on the injured list, though manager Davey Martinez appeared optimistic that Abrams won't need more than the minimum stint on the IL, per Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports. In Abrams' absence, the Nationals could turn to Paul DeJong to slide over from third base to shortstop, which would give Jose Tena and Amed Rosario more opportunities to get some starts at the hot corner. Nasim Nunez was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move, and he could see some reps in the infield due to Abrams' absence.