Nationals activate SS CJ Abrams from injured list

Field Level Media|published: Thu 24th April, 16:17 2025

MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals

Apr 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) runs to first base during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Nationals activated shortstop CJ Abrams from the injured list Thursday and optioned third baseman Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester.

Abrams, 24, last played on April 11 when he departed in the fourth inning with a right hip flexor strain. In 11 games this season, he was batting .244 with four home runs and seven RBIs.

In four seasons with the Nationals, Abrams is a career .246 hitter with 44 home runs and 157 RBIs. He was named a National League All-Star last season.

Lipscomb, 24, was 2-for-4 in three games this season. After making his major league debut last season, Lipscomb has batted .206 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 64 games.

--Field Level Media