Nationals' CJ Abrams 'not thrilled' with position swap, agent says
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Key Points:
- CJ Abrams, a two-time All-Star shortstop for the Washington Nationals, is "not thrilled" about moving to second base but prioritizes winning and being a team-first player, according to his agent Mike Sanders.
- Abrams leads the majors with 19 errors this season and has a .959 fielding percentage, his worst since his rookie year, prompting Nationals manager Blake Butera to switch his position with second baseman Nasim Nunez for the team's benefit.
- Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni acknowledged Abrams' frustration with the position change, emphasizing the organization's consideration of both team needs and Abrams' personal impact.
- Offensively, Abrams is having a career year with 28 home runs, 91 RBIs, a .278 batting average, and an .884 OPS, and he remains under contract with the Nationals through 2028.
- Despite the position switch, Abrams remains focused on excelling and contributing to the Nationals' success, with strong support from the organization and his agent.
