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- Robert Murray says Washington Nationals will likely retain shortstop CJ Abrams for 2024, with the 25-year-old posting a .895 OPS while under club control through 2028.
- Trade offers are unlikely because his price tag is steep, with the Nationals viewing Abrams and James Wood as core pieces.
- Retaining Abrams aligns with team’s plan to exit the rebuild and chase the postseason while they sit at a 35-35 record.
