Cruz Gets Closing Opportunity for Nationals at Citi Field
Washington Nationals reliever Yovanny Cruz is being used as the closer in a game at Citi Field, according to beat reporter Mark Zuckerman.
Beat reporter Mark Zuckerman reports that Yovanny Cruz is being given a chance to close out a game at Citi Field against the New York Mets. This suggests a bullpen role elevation or a situational closing assignment for Cruz. The move may indicate the Nationals' primary closer is unavailable or that Cruz is being evaluated in a high-leverage role.
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Abrams Stays at Short Despite Position Change Announcement
Washington's lineup features Abrams at SS, Crews leading off in RF, and returns for Pinckney and Ford against a Mets lefty.
Nationals shifting CJ Abrams to second base
Washington is moving shortstop CJ Abrams to 2B in a change beat reporter Mark Zuckerman says is more about the farm system than the current roster.
Abrams Shifting to 2B as Nuñez Takes Over at SS for Nationals
Washington manager Blake Butera confirmed the positional change, citing Abrams' defensive struggles at shortstop despite his elite offensive production.
CJ Abrams to Play 2B for Nationals, First Time at Second Base Since 2022
Per MLB.com's Jessica Camerato, Abrams is expected to shift from shortstop to second base in the coming days, with Nasim Nuñez taking over at SS.
DJ Herz Throws Two Perfect Rehab Innings at Double-A
Washington Nationals starter DJ Herz is progressing through a rehab assignment, tossing two scoreless, perfect innings at the Double-A level.
CJ Abrams to Shift to 2B for Final Six Weeks, Nationals Manager Says
Per Bob Nightengale, Nationals manager Blake Butera says All-Star CJ Abrams will transition from shortstop to second base for the final six weeks of the season.