Overview
- David Schoenfield of ESPN proposed hypothetical deals sending Nationals All-Star CJ Abrams to either Atlanta or Boston, with multiple outlets emphasizing that these are analyst scenarios rather than reported negotiations.
- The Braves concept would ship prospects Cam Caminiti, Didier Fuentes and Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Washington in a rare intra-division blockbuster that Schoenfield says would signal Atlanta’s urgency.
- Atlanta’s need at shortstop stems from Ha-Seong Kim’s torn finger tendon and projected multi-month absence, despite depth additions such as Mauricio Dubon and Jorge Mateo.
- The Red Sox version would move Connelly Early, Juan Valera and David Hamilton to Washington, with Schoenfield projecting Abrams to slot at second base in Boston.
- Abrams is a young All-Star with three seasons of team control and consecutive 3.4-plus WAR years, a profile that drives the high asking price and shapes feasibility factors such as intra-division reluctance and Washington executive Paul Toboni’s familiarity with Boston’s system.