CJ Abrams Faces Challenges with Washington Nationals After Being Optioned
CJ Abrams Optioned by Washington Nationals
This season is effectively over for CJ Abrams after the Washington Nationals optioned the infielder to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Nationals manager Davey Martinez confirmed that it wasn’t a performance issue, stating, “It’s an internal issue. I’m not going to give specifics.” Martinez emphasized the importance of supporting Abrams, saying, “He’s a big part of our Nats family.”
Reasons Behind the Decision
The Nationals are currently in Chicago for a four-game series and this move has raised eyebrows given the timing; the Triple A season ends Monday, and missing the last week won’t affect Abrams’ eligibility for Super Two status. Instead, this roster adjustment reflects a message to the 23-year-old player, who was the Nationals’ lone All-Star this season but has struggled since.
- Abrams had a .831 OPS with 15 homers and 15 steals at the All-Star break.
- Since then, he has only managed a .203 batting average with a .586 OPS.
- Despite this, he has shown signs of life lately, hitting .324/.366/.934 over the last two weeks.
Abrams is set to report to the team’s facility in West Palm Beach as part of this transition. This internal situation highlights the complexities faced by talented players in the MLB.
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