# Nationals Star CJ Abrams Expected to Switch Positions

> CJ Abrams may move from shortstop to outfield, not second base, per analysts.
- Title: Nationals Star CJ Abrams Expected to Switch Positions
- Summary: CJ Abrams may move from shortstop to outfield, not second base, per analysts. Washington Nationals star CJ Abrams is expected to switch positions from…
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- Source: Washington Nationals On SI — https://si.com/mlb/nationals/onsi/nationals-star-cj-abrams-expected-switch-positions-not-second-base
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:10:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cj abrams, washington nationals, mlb, shortstop, outfield, second base, seaver king, sports
## Nationals Shift CJ Abrams
Washington Nationals made a bombshell revelation in 2026 about shifting CJ Abrams to second base.
## Abrams Struggles at Shortstop
Abrams routinely ranked top in MLB errors and was one of worst defenders in advanced analytics.
## Ankle Injury Limits Play
Ankle injury limited Abrams' time in the field, forcing him to stay at shortstop when healthy.
## Abrams Unhappy with Decision
Abrams is unhappy about position change due to future earnings and his pride as shortstop.
## Position Change Expected
CJ Abrams will switch positions but not to second base as originally expected.
## Abrams Predicted Outfielder
Robert Murray of FanSided says Abrams' long-term future may be outfield, not shortstop.
## Nationals Open to Shortstop
Nationals still open to slotting Abrams at shortstop if he improves defense.
## Abrams' Outfield Experience
Abrams has only three MLB outfield games, all with San Diego Padres in 2022.
## Position Change Likely
At 26, Abrams moving to outfield is surprising but some believe it will happen.
## Final Position Uncertain
Whether Abrams moves to outfield in Nationals uniform remains to be seen.
## Key takeaway

Washington Nationals star CJ Abrams is expected to switch positions from shortstop to outfield, not second base, due to defensive struggles.