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CJ Abrams came up to the majors for the first time as a National early this week, debuting in Washington, D.C., and after two games for the 21-year-old shortstop, acquired by the club as part of the package they received from San Diego’s Padres in return for Juan Soto and Josh Bell, GM Mike Rizzo offered his assessment of what the Nats had in the 2019 Friars’ 1st Round pick.

“He’s got a lot of ability,” Rizzo told 106.7 the FAN in D.C.’s Sports Junkies this past Wednesday morning.

“He’s a toolsy player that’s learning his craft at the big league level at 21 years old. He’s got good range and he’s got a really good throwing arm, and he can really run, and he’s shown in his minor league days…