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New York Yankees Receive Bad News Regarding Top Trade Target CJ Abrams
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 24: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals hits a single in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on July 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Getty
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals warms up in the outfield before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Nationals Park on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Getty
With the MLB trade deadline just five days away, the New York Yankees figure to be at the forefront of headlines.
One of their top *presumed* trade targets is CJ Abrams.
However, a recent update from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman may have shut down those trade rumors for the time being.
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CJ Abrams Reportedly Not Being Moved at MLB Trade Deadline
Getty WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 28: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals warms up in the outfield before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Nationals Park on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Per a recent report by Jon Heyman, Washington Nationals superstar shortstop CJ Abrams will NOT be traded at MLB’s deadline on Aug. 3.
Heyman: CJ Abrams won't be moved at the deadline. pic.twitter.com/feh4FDteCl
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) July 29, 2026
It’s not really a surprise that CJ Abrams isn’t being moved, as he’s one of the best hitters in all of MLB, and the Nationals still have a shot at a playoff berth if things go their way over the last two months of the season, but if Washington traded Abrams, it’s playoff chances would be all but shot.
However, it is somewhat bad news for the Yankees, who were potential suitors for CJ Abrams. New York can still target other notable infielders like Zach Neto, Luis Arraez, or Gleyber Torres , but their top focus likely still remains a catcher (Ryan Jeffers).
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