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CJ Abrams homers, steals base in win over Astros

CJ Abrams

WSH Shortstop #5

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CJ Abrams went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and a stolen base on Monday in a win over the Astros.

Abrams took Houston starter Mike Burrows deep in the third inning for a game-tying homer to match his home run total from last season. He’s now one big fly shy of his previous career-high mark of 20 round-trippers set back in 2024. The 25-year-old speedster also picked up his 15th stolen base of the season in this one. He’s been arguable the most impactful fantasy shortstop this season with 19 homers, 64 RBI and 15 thefts through 88 games.

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CJ Abrams is not starting on Wednesday against the Red Sox.

The Red Sox will throw their third left-handed starter in this series, and while Abrams has started the last two, they will give him a day off on Wednesday. Nasim Nunez will slide over to shortstop with Jorbit Vias entering the lineup at second base and batting seventh. Andres Chaparro will also make his third straight start and bat third while Luis Garcia Jr. heads to the bench.
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CJ Abrams launched his 18th home run of the season on Tuesday, leading the Nationals to an 8-1 win over the Red Sox.

Abrams finds himself one round-tripper shy of matching last year’s 144-game total already after taking Red Sox veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle deep in the eighth inning of this one. It was his lone hit in five at-bats. The 25-year-old is the favorite to start at shortstop for the National League in the upcoming All-Star Game after putting together a monster first-half effort.
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CJ Abrams went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts against the Orioles on Friday in his return to the lineup.

Abrams has missed two of Washington’s last four contests due to a lingering side issue. The 25-year-old is the current front-runner to start the Midsummer Classic for the senior circuit after piling up 17 homers and 13 steals across 80 games so far.
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CJ Abrams is starting at shortstop and batting fourth Friday against the Orioles.

Abrams started Wednesday, but he missed games Tuesday and Thursday because of tightness in his left side.
CJ Abrams

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CJ Abrams is not in the Nationals’ starting lineup for Thursday night’s matchup against the Phillies due to renewed tightness in his left side.

Abrams missed Tuesday’s game with the same issue. Nationals’ skipper Blake Butera told reporters on Thursday that Abrams should be available off the bench and isn’t expected to miss any substantial time. He’s still considered day-to-day.
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CJ Abrams went 1-for-2 with a stolen base against the Phillies on Wednesday in his return to the lineup.

Abrams was back at shortstop and hitting cleanup following a brief one-game absence due to left side tightness. The 25-year-old has 17 home runs and 13 steals through 78 games and is the current frontrunner to start next month’s All-Star game at shortstop for the National League.
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CJ Abrams (side) is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against the Phillies.

Abrams checked out fine after going through a pregame workout and returns to Washington’s lineup following a one-game absence due to left side tightness. The 25-year-old rising fantasy star was a late scratch from Tuesday’s lineup for precautionary reasons. He’s delivered first-round fantasy value this season, slashing .286/.366/.530 with 51 runs scored, 17 homers, 57 RBI and 12 steals in 328 plate appearances over 77 games.
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CJ Abrams is day-to-day with left side tightness.

Nationals skipper Blake Butera told reporters that Abrams felt some discomfort on a throw during pregame warmups and they decided not to take any chances. It doesn’t sound like there are any plans for Abrams to undergo imaging at this time. There’s a chance he’s back in the lineup for Wednesday’s showdown against the Phillies.
CJ Abrams

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CJ Abrams was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Phillies with left side tightness.

Nasim Nuñez slides over to shortstop with Jorbit Vivas taking over at second base. Abrams is presumably day-to-day for the moment. The 25-year-old five-category threat has delivered first-round fantasy value this season, slashing .286/.366/.530 with 51 runs scored, 17 homers, 57 RBI and 12 steals in 328 plate appearances over 77 games. There should be an update on his status following the contest.
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CJ Abrams went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, and two runs scored as the Nationals fell to the Rays 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.

The homer was his 17th of 2026. Abrams is already closing in on his career-high 20 homers from two seasons ago, and he’s among the league leaders in RBI. It’s the continuation of a full-on breakout for the talented shortstop, who is the everyday cleanup hitter for the highest-scoring lineup in MLB. Fantasy managers might remember his second-half fade from last year, but he isn’t slowing down yet.

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Athletics recalled LHP Jacob Lopez from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Lopez is getting another shot after struggling mightily prior to his demotion at the end of May. The 28-year-old has shown the ability to miss bats and had relative success in 2025, but fantasy managers should wait and see how Lopez pitches — and what kind of role he’ll pitch in — before even remotely considering the southpaw.
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Brian Serven

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Athletics optioned C Brian Serven to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Serven gets the boot with Jacob Wilson back in action for the A’s after missing a week-plus with a thumb injury. Serven’s demotion seems to imply that Shea Langeliers — who also is dealing with a thumb ailment — should be good to go.
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Athletics activated SS Jacob Wilson from the 10-day injured list.

Wilson missed just a smidgen over the minimum 10-day stint while recovering from inflammation in his right thumb. The 24-year-old should be in the lineup everyday — with a break or two here and there — as long as he’s healthy enough to play. That’s been an issue in 2026, however, as injuries have limited the talented shortstop to just 50 games.
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NYM Relief Pitcher #49
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Mets designated RHP Guillo Zuñiga for assignment.

Zuñiga gets the boot after the Mets picked up Matt Seelinger in a trade with the Twins. The 27-year-old will now hit the waiver wire, and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if teams showed interest via claim or trade. If neither happens, he’ll likely report back to Syracuse.
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Mets selected the contract of RHP Matt Seelinger from Triple-A Syracuse.

Seelinger was just acquired Monday in a trade with the Tigers after forging a 3.89 ERA and 49/19 K/BB over 39 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level. He’ll get a chance to help the bullpen with Guillo Zuñiga designated for assignment to make room.
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Phillies option RHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Backhus will head down with Max Lazar getting the promotion from Triple-A. The 28-year-old provides some bullpen depth before the break.
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Phillies recalled RHP Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Lazar, 27, will be up for the first time since he was demoted June 21. The right-hander gives Philadelphia a fresh middle-inning arm.
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Colin Selby (shoulder) will visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles at the end of July.

Selby is seeking a second opinion on the shoulder issue that has kept him from being able to pitch at all in 2026. The 28-year-old right-hander would likely be out for a large portion of the 2027 season if he were to undergo an operation, but that will largely be determined how that meeting with Dr. ElAttrache goes.
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The Red Sox are hopeful that Ranger Suarez will not need to be placed on the 15-day injured list.

Suarez left Sunday’s start with tightness in his left adductor. The Red Sox won’t have to make a decision until Saturday — although it could come sooner if the team wants to add a bullpen arm — as that’s his next scheduled outing before the All-Star break. It’s worth noting that the All-Star break will start after that weekend, so if Suarez did miss that start and needed to hit the shelf, he may only miss a couple of turns.
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Brewers transferred OF Brandon Lockridge from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Lockridge underwent arthroscopic knee surgery near the end of June, and isn’t expected to be back until the end of July at the earliest. This move opens up a space on the 40-man roster for Greg Jones, who was called up to replace David Hamilton (hamstring) in corresponding transactions.
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