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CJ Abrams had a career year for the Washington Nationals in 2026

Throughout this offseason, we will be grading players’ performances this season. It is a good way to recap their seasons and take a look at what comes next. The first player we will profile in this series is CJ Abrams.…

By Sam Sallick · Federal Baseball

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2:20 PM

Key Things to Know

CJ Abrams produced a career-best offensive season for the Washington Nationals in 2026, batting .261 with 33 homers.
Abrams recorded 106 RBI, stole 34 bases, posted an .833 OPS, and earned an All-Star starting nod.
Writer Sam Sallick gives Abrams an 'A' season grade despite defensive struggles that prompted a move to second base.

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Washington Nationals infielder CJ Abrams recorded a career-best offensive campaign in 2026, batting .261 with 33 home runs, 106 RBI, and 34 stolen bases. Serving primarily as the cleanup hitter following leadoff batter James Wood, Abrams finished tied for fifth in MLB in RBI while generating an .833 OPS.

Writer Sam Sallick awarded Abrams an 'A' grade for the season despite defensive challenges that included 20 errors and a shift to second base. With two years of team control remaining, Sallick notes that general manager Paul Toboni faces decisions regarding a potential contract extension or trade this offseason.

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CJ Abrams had a career year for the Washington Nationals in 2026

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