Washington Nationals likely to keep star infielder CJ Abrams for 2027
Plans can always change, but at the moment, people around MLB and those familiar with the Nationals’ line of thinking all feel it is likely that CJ Abrams remains with the team through the winter.
Key points
- Every hit from his last 8 games: pic.twitter.com/SaaMS3cY2k — Baseball Performances (@MLBPerformances) July 26, 2026 This decision not to trade Abrams is one of the biggest decisions this regime has made so far.
- From a fan’s perspective, it is really nice to see them come out and say Abrams is likely to stay.
- Abrams has now made two All-Star teams and posted career bests in most categories last year.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals looks on during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.
In his video, Nusbaum said that the Nats want to be competitive in 2027, and obviously keeping Abrams would be pivotal in accomplishing that goal.
Additional details
- Heading into 2027, Abrams will need to be a leader for this group.
- In his video, Nusbaum said that keeping Abrams and wanting to push for the playoffs does not necessarily mean the Nats will go on some massive spending spree.
- It felt like Abrams had a tough time with all the trade rumors and a position switch he did not want to happen.
- There are not many players who can truly carry a lineup for weeks, but Abrams is one of those guys.
- If the team does not take real steps forward next season, moving Abrams would be the smart thing.
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