One of two of the five prospects acquired from San Diego in the trade deadline deal which sent Juan Soto and Josh Bell to Padres who already had some big league experience on his résumé before the trade, C.J. Abrams was optioned to Triple-A in Washington’s system this week, with GM Mike Rizzo explaining to 106.7 the FAN in D.C.’s Sports Junkies he wanted to allow the 21-year-old, 2019 1st Round pick (No. 6 overall) to get settled before he’s called up to play short in the majors for the Nationals.
“C.J. Abrams is a 21-year-old kind of an electrifying shortstop we’re sending him to Triple-A for now,” Rizzo said, “.