CJ Abrams’ season ends earlier than everyone else’s.
The Washington Nationals demoted their All-Star shortstop to the minor leagues after he violated curfew and stayed at a casino until 8 a.m., according to multiple reports.
Abrams was reported to have been at a Bally’s casino in Chicago until the early hours of Friday morning. The Nationals had a game against the Cubs scheduled for 1 p.m. that afternoon, and he went 0-for-3 with a walk.
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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams smiles after scoring a run in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
However, Abrams was apparently in the casino until about five hours before the first pitch.
Abrams was named an All-Star for the first time this season and has a career-high slash line of .246/.314/.433. He was a top prospect who was part of the Juan Soto trade between the Nats and the San Diego Padres.
General Manager Mike Rizzo told reporters on Saturday that the demotion was not “performance-related” and an “internal matter.”
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams throws to first base to remove Miami Marlins first baseman Jake Burger from the game in the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. (Sam Navarro-Images)
Abrams is reportedly being sent to the organization’s minor league complex in West Palm Beach, home of the team’s Florida Complex League team. However, that league’s season ended in July, and seasons for minor league teams at other levels end this weekend, so this is likely the end of Abrams’ 2024 season.
The 23-year-old is eligible to referee for the first time this offseason.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams hits an infield single against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. (Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)
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Five years after winning its first World Series, Washington entered Saturday with a 68-86 record. Since that championship campaign, the Nats have finished well under .500 every season, including a 55-107 record in 2022.
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