CJ Abrams Earns Silver Slugger Nomination After Historic 2026 Season

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned a 2026 National League Silver Slugger nomination following a standout campaign. Abrams posted a .261 batting average while tallying 33 home runs, 34 stolen bases, 106 RBIs, and an .834 OPS. He broke the Nationals single-season franchise record for home runs by a shortstop before the end of July and became the first player in MLB to reach 80 RBIs in 2026. Winners will be announced Nov. 17.