Abrams Ankle Injury Sidelined Him Briefly, Now Back in Field
The Nationals shortstop/second baseman missed several games with an ankle injury but has since returned to defensive duties at both middle infield spots.
CJ Abrams suffered an ankle injury against the Rangers around the time Washington announced his transition to second base. He missed a handful of games and was restricted to DH duties when he first returned. Abrams has since resumed playing the field, debuting at second base last weekend and appearing at both second base and shortstop in recent games. His health appears stable but the ankle injury is worth monitoring given his dual-position role.
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