Abrams' Eventual Switch to 2B Announced Before Loss from Nats Chat

Abrams' Eventual Switch to 2B Announced Before Loss

37 minutes Posted Aug 15, 2026 at 5:36 am.

) Blake Butera and CJ Abrams seemed to be on different pages in terms of the shift to 2B.

) This announcement comes one month after Abrams started for the National League in the All-Star Game at SS.

) Did the Nationals newfound organizational depth at SS play a role in this decision?

) Does this help or hurt the Nats chances at keeping Abrams long term?

) What are the short-term options at SS?

) Why did Daylen Lile lay down a bunt in the 3rd? Lile however did make a beautiful play defensively in RF.

) Andrew Alvarez gave up a pair of runs as he pitched into the 6th. Alvarez's ERA is at 3.72 after 18 appearances this season?

) Brad Lord will start on Saturday as he transitions back to the rotation as there is a vacant spot.

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The Nats lost 4-1 on Friday night to the Mets, but the major news of the day came during pregame. Mark (From New York) & Al dive into the fact that CJ Abrams will soon see time at 2B. Abrams leads all of MLB with 19 errors committed at SS.

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