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Despite only having one week remaining in the 2024 MLB season, the Washington Nationals made an interesting move to demote All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams.
Nationals manager Davey Martinez confirmed the move prior to Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs, noting it wasn't a performance-based move. He didn't provide any additional information.
The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli first reported the Nationals were optioning Abrams to the minors. He will report to the team's spring-training facility in Florida to workout with other members of the Triple-A team in the event they are needed before the end of the season.