Cardinals' CJ Abrams trade idea centers on third base

He has never played there professionally.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: A proposed deal would bring Abrams from Washington to St. Louis as the Cardinals plan for 2027. It would require him to move from shortstop, where the Cardinals already have a back-to-back Gold Glove winner.

Why it matters: St. Louis faces a third-base decision this winter. Washington has evaluated Abrams and its middle-infield prospects for offseason trades.

By the numbers: Abrams stole 143 bases in 168 attempts over the past four seasons, an 85.1% success rate. His shortstop range ranked in the first percentile in 2026, while his arm strength ranked in the 53rd percentile.

What to watch: The Cardinals' third-base plans and Washington's willingness to discuss Abrams will determine whether the idea advances.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-10-29T12:12:30.972855+00:00

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