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WASHINGTON, DC - September 13: Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) talks with second baseman Luis Garcia (2) in the dugout during the Baltimore Orioles versus the Washington Nationals on September 13
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Washington Nationals' Luis García starting to understand where he needs to improve… - Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, left, celebrates with second baseman Luis García after theirvictory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo
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2022 Washington Nationals season - Wikipedia
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Nationals prospect C.J. Abrams to be called up to replace Luis Garcia - The Washington Post
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Washington Nationals' middle infield duo CJ Abrams & Luis García get to know each other… - Federal Baseball
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Abrams to be everyday shortstop, García shifting to second base after IL stint - Blog
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CJ Abrams is the new shortstop. He brings a needed dynamic to a lacking infield.
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WASHINGTON, DC - September 13: Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) talks with second baseman Luis Garcia (2) in the dugout during the Baltimore Orioles versus the Washington Nationals on September 13
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WASHINGTON, DC - September 13: Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) talks with second baseman Luis Garcia (2) in the dugout during the Baltimore Orioles versus the Washington Nationals on September 13
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MLB Position Rankings 2023 for Every Team's Starting Second Baseman, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Nats' CJ Abrams and Luis García form close relationship - The Washington Post