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Washington Nationals: C.J. Abrams Getting Called Up
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Nationals prospect C.J. Abrams to be called up to replace Luis Garcia
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Washington Nationals' middle infield duo CJ Abrams & Luis García
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Nationals call up C.J. Abrams, key return from Juan Soto trade
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Luis García cleanup hitter; CJ
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Jeter Downs caps Nats' comeback with walk-off hit
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CJ Abrams: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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CJ Abrams and Luis García are the Washington Nationals' keystone
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CJ Abrams gives glimpse of what's ahead as Nationals beat
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Jeter Downs caps Nats' comeback with walk-off hit
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CJ Abrams: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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CJ Abrams gives glimpse of what's ahead as Nationals beat
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MLB Position Rankings 2023 for Every Team's Starting Second
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MLB Position Rankings 2023 for Every Team's Starting Second