Trade Partners
As I stated, a position change could very well be in the cards for CJ Abrams’ future in the big leagues. The desperate need for an upgrade at the second base position league-wide should leave Paul Toboni with no shortage of suitors to choose from.
Teams like the Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds, and yes, even the San Diego Padres are all teams that fell short in the playoffs and have a need at second base heading into next season.
If you were to look at other teams with openings at either position up the middle, and missed out on the postseason, the Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, and the San Francisco Giants highlight a long list of teams who should be picking up the phone for Abrams.
A “Rip the Band-Aid” Moment
While it would be difficult for Nationals fans to continue to see this organization ship out young talent, this is a trade that could further their rebuild in many ways.
What should be the selling point for ownership would be that this would coincide with the changing of decision makers across the organization.
It would do first-time manager, Blake Butera, a disservice to have him enter the 2026 season still rostering players who may be counting the days until they are also traded away from Washington.