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.
The Nationals are transitioning CJ Abrams from shortstop to second base. Beat reporter Mark Zuckerman reports the move appears driven more by the organization's farm system depth than by current roster construction. Zuckerman also notes the positional shift does not appear to improve the likelihood of a contract extension for Abrams.
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