Nationals Unlikely To Trade CJ Abrams

As the Nationals’ rebuild has lasted longer than anticipated — leading to a front office overhaul — and CJ Abrams’ name has frequented the rumor circuit over the past few years as a result. However, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports that multiple executives from around the league have suggested at this week’s GM Meetings that the Nats seem less inclined to seriously entertain offers on their star infielder (video link). The Nationals are currently planning to hang onto Abrams for the upcoming season.

As with any trade scenario, things can change in a heartbeat. It’s not likely to happen, but if a team called and offered Washington one of the game’s two or three best prospects to get…