CJ Abrams

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CJ Abrams Returns To Monday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Monday, playing shortstop and batting leadoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Andre Jackson. Abrams injured his knee on Saturday but missed just one game, so fantasy managers should be returning him to their starting lineups everywhere to begin the week. The 22-year-old has broken out in just his second MLB season and first full year in D.C., as he's hitting .250/.303/.415 with 16 home runs, 22 doubles, five triples, 54 RBI, 41 stolen bases and 72 runs scored in 527 plate appearances and 132 games played. He's gone 6-for-22 (.273) with two homers, a triple, four RBI, three stolen bases and six runs scored in six starts so far in September.

Sep 11 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams Goes Deep In Win Over The Yankees

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Abrams put the Nationals up 5-3 in the top of the seventh inning when took reliever Tommy Kahnle deep for his 14th long ball of the season. It was the 22-year-old's third home run in the last six contests. Abrams has really slowed down in the month of August after putting together an impressive July in which he hit .327/.391/.500 over 98 at-bats. Across 83 games this month, he's slashing just .229/.273./422 but does have four home runs, eight RBI, and four stolen bases. Overall, he's putting together a solid campaign in Washington with a .252/.303/.418 batting line to go along with 14 home runs, 49 RBI, and 33 stolen bases over 433 at-bats.

Aug 24 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams Getting A Breather Versus Lefty Thursday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is not in Thursday afternoon's starting lineup versus Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale. The lefty-swinging infielder got the start against another lefty in Boston's James Paxton on Wednesday but went hitless with a stolen base and a strikeout in four trips to the plate. The 22-year-old has dealt with a back injury of late, which could help explain his absence on Thursday, but Abrams is also hitting just .190 with a .596 OPS versus southpaw pitching this season. Overall, Abrams is hitting .253 on the season but has provided a nice combination of power and speed with 11 homers and 31 stolen bases across 112 appearances. Former Red Sox farmhand Jeter Downs will take over at shortstop and hit ninth against Sale Thursday in Washington.

Aug 17 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (back) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday and is playing shortstop and batting leadoff against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nick Pivetta. Abrams is ready to return after Monday's off day after he was taken out of Sunday's game early against the Oakland Athletics with back spasms. Fantasy managers will want to get the 22-year-old back in their starting lineups. In his first full season as the team's starting shortstop in D.C., Abrams is batting .255/.306/.413 with 11 home runs, 22 doubles, four triples, 44 RBI, 29 stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 110 games. He's been better since the All-Star break, hitting .280 (33-for-118) with four homers, six doubles, a triple, nine RBI, 15 steals and 22 runs in 29 games (28 starts).

Aug 15 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams Exits Early During Sunday's Game

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (back) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 22-year-old was pulled out of the contest due to back spasms. It was a 7-2 ballgame at the time, so possibly the team decided to take Abrams out as a precaution. At the moment, fantasy managers should consider Abrams as day-to-day. Fantasy managers should get an update on his status before their next game.

Aug 13 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams Provides A Walkoff Single To Defeat Rockies

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams logged a walk-off single in the ninth inning to knock off the Rockies 5-4 on Wednesday. The Nationals recorded all but one of their runs in the ninth frame, primarily relying on four walks and a hit-by-pitch to do the damage. Washington's two hits were ground balls through the infield to end the game. Abrams has been on a hot streak this month, posting an excellent batting average of .388. He logged his 20th run in 20 games after drawing a base on balls against Colorado.

Jul 26 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams Steals Two Bags In Extra-Inning Loss

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams didn't manage to get a hit in the team's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, but he made his presence felt on the basepaths with two stolen bases. Abrams finished the day 0-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout. The former sixth overall pick is hitting only .233 (63-for-270) on the year, but the 22-year-old has plenty of upside and is at least contributing in the stolen-base column (11 this year) for his fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues. Since a three-hit game on June 21, Abrams is hitting an improved .289 (13-for-45) with a homer, four doubles, a triple, three RBI, four thefts and eight runs scored in 13 games. His fantasy managers are hoping he'll continue swinging it to close out the month of July.

Jul 7 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams Returns To Friday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (elbow) is back at shortstop and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Abrams was day-to-day this week after getting hit by a pitch on his right elbow Tuesday. He sat out of Wednesday's game but has returned on Friday after having Thursday's off day to rest up. The 22-year-old is mostly useful for his speed (nine stolen bases) in deep-mixed fantasy leagues. He's returning to a .233/.279/.390 slash line with seven home runs, 14 doubles, two triples, 33 RBI and 30 runs scored in 72 games in his first full season in D.C. Abrams has hit well in his last 11 games, going 12-for-37 (.324) with a homer, three RBI and three stolen bases.

Jun 30 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams

CJ Abrams, Joey Meneses Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (elbow) and first baseman Joey Meneses are both getting the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on the Seattle Mariners. Abrams is setting out with a bruised right elbow after getting hit by a pitch on Tuesday night, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Ildemaro Vargas is starting at the 6 and is batting sixth, while Dominic Smith will get the start at first base and hit fifth against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. Abrams, a former first-rounder, isn't hitting for average in his first full season in D.C. and has added seven home runs, 14 doubles and nine stolen bases in 72 games. Meneses is contributing a strong .287 average (87-for-303) but without the counting stats (two homers, no steals).

Jun 28 · Source via Nationals CJ Abrams Joey Meneses

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