Nats send Abrams to minors in late-season stunner

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Washington Nationals
NEWS: Washington optioned shortstop CJ Abrams to the minors.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: The surprise move was due to “non-baseball” reasons. This effectively ends Abrams’ 2024 season, one in which he had a great first half, but struggled a bit after the All-Star break. The Nationals recalled Trey Lipscomb, but it was Rule 5 pick Nasim Nunez who got the start at short yesterday.
Hertz

Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow is not expected to pitch again this season.
IMPACT: High 
BHQ SPIN: Glasnow has been on the IL since August 16 with a sprained right elbow and currently has no timeline to begin throwing. While he is not expected to need surgery at this point, the chances of him...

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