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CJ Abrams and James Wood get deserved Silver Slugger nominations

The Washington Nationals had a great offensive season in 2026. They finished tied for 3rd in OPS, 6th in homers, 3rd in runs, 4th in doubles, 12th in average and 3rd in slugging percentage. That production did not go unnoticed.…

By Sam Sallick · Federal Baseball

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:50 PM

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Washington Nationals stars CJ Abrams and James Wood were nominated for National League Silver Slugger awards.
The Washington Nationals were also nominated for the National League team Silver Slugger award.
Abrams hit .261 with 33 home runs, 34 stolen bases, and 106 RBIs in 2026.

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Washington Nationals stars CJ Abrams and James Wood have both earned Silver Slugger nominations following strong 2026 offensive campaigns. Additionally, the Washington Nationals received a team nomination for the best offensive club in the National League alongside the Dodgers, Cubs, and Brewers after finishing near the top of several major team batting categories.

Writer Sam Sallick argues that both players have strong cases to win the individual honors, highlighting Abrams's 33 home runs and Wood's .891 OPS. Sallick considers the team nomination a massive organizational milestone under Paul Toboni, with official award winners set to be announced on November 17.

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CJ Abrams and James Wood get deserved Silver Slugger nominations

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