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CJ Abrams Returns to Starting Lineup After Injury Scare
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (side) is back at the 6 and will hit cleanup for the Nats on Wednesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola, according to MLB.com. Abrams was scratched from Tuesday's game in D.C. with tightness in his left side, but he has been cleared to return just a day later. It's excellent news for the Nationals and Abrams' fantasy managers. The 25-year-old former sixth overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2019 is having a career year in 2026 so far, batting .286/.366/.530 with an .895 OPS, 17 home runs, 57 RBI, 51 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 287 at-bats as a five-category contributor at a premier position. Get him back into all starting lineups immediately, even though he doesn't have a great history against the veteran Nola. In 23 career at-bats versus Nola, Abrams is hitting .217 with a .598 OPS, one home run, and two RBI. Abrams will bring a six-game hitting streak into Wednesday's game. He's gone 7-for-24 (.292) during the streak with three homers, two doubles, four RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
