# Should Nationals Trade CJ Abrams

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Podcast: [Washington Nationals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/washington-nationals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459483)
Published: 2026-06-09T02:46:07+00:00
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## Resource

The Nationals face a brutal choice with star shortstop CJ Abrams: trade him now for a blockbuster future haul, or hang onto him and risk losing him for free agency in two seasons. With his elite offense and leadership, Abrams is invaluable — but his prime may not align with when the team’s rebuild matures. Front office boss Paul Toboni’s rebuild blueprint favors sacrificing present talent for young upside, as seen with MacKenzie Gore. Trading Abrams could accelerate the rebuild, but losing a fan-favorite All-Star could derail momentum and morale. The clock is ticking — and the decision could define the franchise’s next chapter. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c738199d3921f879

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