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Nationals' CJ Abrams Day to Day with Sprained Ankle
CJ Abrams is day-to-day after spraining his left ankle, and the Nationals plan to shift him from shortstop to second base.
- On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera announced that shortstop CJ Abrams is day-to-day with a sprained left ankle sustained during Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers.
- During the Nationals' 6-0 victory at Arlington, Abrams went into second base awkwardly while sliding for a ninth-inning double, causing the injury.
- Prior to the injury, Butera recently announced plans to shift Abrams from shortstop to second base, the only position he has played during his five big league seasons.
- At the plate, Abrams holds career highs with 29 home runs and 91 RBIs this season, though Thursday's lineup confirmed he will not feature in the batting order.
- Butera confirmed the team is currently evaluating the injury severity, with medical staff potentially conducting imaging after the player's condition worsened overnight.
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Nationals' CJ Abrams day to day with sprained ankle
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