Abrams scratched Monday vs. Marlins with back tightness
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WASHINGTON -- CJ Abrams was scratched from the Nationals’ starting lineup ahead of Monday’s 6-3 win over the Marlins.
The 25-year-old, who made his long-awaited debut at second base in Sunday’s 6-2 loss, was scratched with back tightness, the team announced about an hour before first pitch. He was originally slotted to lead off and play shortstop.
“He came in with a little lower back tightness,” manager Blake Butera said after the game. “He tried to get it going, but he just had trouble with rotation. So we couldn't put him out there tonight.”
In Abrams’ place, Nasim Nuñez started at shortstop and batted eighth, while recently named National League Player of the Week Daylen Lile hit leadoff. The two sparked a four-run rally in the seventh inning en route to a series victory over the Marlins.
Abrams is in the midst of a career season offensively, hitting .267 with 29 home runs, 92 RBIs and an .849 OPS.