CJ Abrams Dealing With Back Spasms
4 months agoWashington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (back) is dealing with back spasms, which is why he was scratched from Friday's starting lineup in the series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. While Abrams' injury isn't expected to keep him out long term, fantasy managers will want to check back on Saturday to see if he returns to the starting lineup. Nasim Nunez got the start at the 6 on Friday night in place of Abrams but battled cramps and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the 3-2, extra-inning win. When he's in the lineup, the 23-year-old Abrams is a must-start in all fantasy lineups for his power/speed profile. The first-time All-Star is in the midst of a breakout campaign in 2024 with a .249/.320/.448 slash line, 17 homers, 59 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 108 games played. However, he's hitting just .165 (13-for-79) with two homers, 11 RBI and 16 K's in 19 games since the All-Star break.
Source: The Washington Post - Andrew Golden
Source: The Washington Post - Andrew Golden