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Episode: Will The Washington Nationals HOLD Or SHOP Star SS CJ Abrams In 2026?
Description: Washington Nationals face a franchise-altering decision: will CJ Abrams become their long-term cornerstone or a trade asset as 2026 approaches? With the potential for a blockbuster 30-40 season, Abrams’s consistency and power surge spark debate over his future in D.C. Could Seaver King’s defensive prowess or Eli Willits’s arrival influence the Nationals’ path at shortstop? The growing analytics investment and shifting roster priorities leave fans wondering which direction the team will take. Ryan Clary spotlights Blake Butera, the 33-year-old manager with roots in the Tampa Bay Rays system, ushering in a youth movement that matches the energy of...