Nationals Demote All-Star CJ Abrams to Minors After Chicago Casino Incident

Sep 21, 2024, 05:35 PM

The Washington Nationals have demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to the minor leagues following an incident where he stayed out all night at a Chicago casino before a day game against the Cubs. Abrams, who has struggled in the second half of the season with a .203 batting average and a .586 OPS, was optioned to Triple-A despite the minor league season ending the next day. Nationals manager Davey Martinez confirmed the demotion was not performance-based but did not provide further details. Sources indicate that Abrams' late-night activities were the primary reason for the decision. Abrams will go to West Palm Beach to work out with other minor league players.