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MLB State of the Position 2022: Every Team's 5-Year Plan at Shortstop, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Washington Nationals: C.J. Abrams Getting Called Up
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Washington Nationals' middle infielders Luis García & CJ Abrams get to know one another - Federal Baseball
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Jeter Downs caps Nats' comeback with walk-off hit
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CJ Abrams Stats, Fantasy & News
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Washington Nationals introduce CJ Abrams to the nation's capital - Federal Baseball
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MLB Position Rankings 2023 for Every Team's Starting Second Baseman, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (2) collides with shortstop CJ Abrams (5) as he catches a hit by Miami Marlins Jorge Soler (12) in the second inning of a baseball game
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CJ Abrams is the new shortstop. He brings a needed dynamic to a lacking infield.
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Luis García Stats, Fantasy & News
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CJ Abrams, Luis García give the Nationals a promising double play combo - The Washington Post