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Nationals Move CJ Abrams from Shortstop to Second Base in Surprise Shake-Up
sports10 days ago

Nationals Move CJ Abrams from Shortstop to Second Base in Surprise Shake-Up

The Washington Nationals will shift All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base in coming days to bolster the defense, with Nasim Nuñez moving from second to short. Abrams will still see shortstop errors about once a week as the club weighs long-term fit and potential future roster moves, a decision driven by a desire to win more games in 2026–27. Abrams greeted the plan with professionalism, while questions about morale and timing linger as the season progresses.

via nytimes.com|
#cj-abrams#defense#second-base
Abrams Shifts to Second as Nationals Recalibrate Infield
sports11 days ago

Abrams Shifts to Second as Nationals Recalibrate Infield

The Washington Nationals announced CJ Abrams will gradually move from shortstop to second base, with Nasim Nuñez continuing as the regular shortstop for now and Abrams slated to become the regular second baseman once he’s comfortable. Abrams has been a standout hitter this season (29 HR, 23 SB, .284/.357/.541, 143 wRC+), but his defensive metrics at short have been poor, prompting the position switch. Washington, still in rebuild mode, is weighing Abrams’ long-term status amid a crowded future with top prospects like Seaver King and Eli Willits while Nuñez handles second base in the near term.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#cj-abrams#defense
Kay walks back Volpe second-base rumor; no truth found
sports1 month ago

Kay walks back Volpe second-base rumor; no truth found

Michael Kay retracted a claim that Anthony Volpe wouldn’t move to second base, saying there’s absolutely no truth to the rumor after further checking; the chatter had arisen from unspecified sources amid Volpe’s defensive struggles and shoulder surgery, with questions about who initially fed Kay the information and why the team considered a position switch for the young shortstop.

via Awful Announcing|
#anthony-volpe#michael-kay#new-york-yankees
Volpe Refutes Position-Switch Rumors, Emphasizes Team-First Mindset
sports1 month ago

Volpe Refutes Position-Switch Rumors, Emphasizes Team-First Mindset

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe vehemently denies reports that he refused a second-base assignment at Triple-A, saying he would do anything to help the team and defending his character. He notes the organization never pressed him about switching positions until late May, and that manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman have backed him, adding that Caballero’s IL return reshaped plans and Volpe had been focused on shortstop while continuing to be versatile when needed.

via New York Post|
#anthony-volpe#baseball#new-york-yankees
Guardians Call Up No. 1 Draft Pick Travis Bazzana to Second Base
sports4 months ago

Guardians Call Up No. 1 Draft Pick Travis Bazzana to Second Base

Guardians plan to call up top prospect Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in 2024, to take over at second base, with Juan Brito optioned to Triple-A Columbus; Bazzana’s work ethic and plate approach have made him highly regarded, and he’s batting .287/.422/.511 with 24 Triple-A games this season after missing time with an oblique injury last year.

via The New York Times|
#cleveland-guardians#mlb#second-base
Guardians Elevate Travis Bazzana to Everyday Second Base
baseball4 months ago

Guardians Elevate Travis Bazzana to Everyday Second Base

Guardians promote 2024 first-round pick Travis Bazzana to everyday second base, creating a 40-man roster opening after waiving Kolby Allard; Bazzana, who is hitting .287/.422/.511 with 11 doubles and 8–10 stolen bases in 24 Triple-A Columbus games, brings a patient, advanced-hitting profile and could split time at second and DH as Brito is likely optioned back and Valera's role remains in flux.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#columbus-clippers#guardians
Marcelo Mayer Set as Opening Day 2B for Red Sox, Campbell Sent to Triple-A
sports5 months ago

Marcelo Mayer Set as Opening Day 2B for Red Sox, Campbell Sent to Triple-A

Marcelo Mayer will open the season as Boston’s regular second baseman (in a left-handed platoon) while Kristian Campbell was optioned to Triple-A Worcester amid a crowded roster; Mayer, a former top prospect recovering from injury, is being groomed for a stable big‑leaguer role, and the Sox split time at 2B with IKF/Monasterio in reserve.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#kristian-campbell#marcelo-mayer#opening-day
Jazz and Marte Lead the 2026 Fantasy 2B Rankings
sports5 months ago

Jazz and Marte Lead the 2026 Fantasy 2B Rankings

Pitcher List’s Scott Chu unveils the Top 30 Second Basemen for 2026 in a standard 12-team daily redraft guide, featuring a foreword by Nate Schwartz, notes on projection-based ranking philosophy, and analysis of lineup context and multi-position eligibility. The top tier is led by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ketel Marte, followed by a mix of steady veterans and risers (Brice Turang, Maikel Garcia, Jose Altuve, Nico Hoerner, etc.), with discussion on steals vs power and risk vs reward across tiers, plus a final table listing the Top 300 players for draft planning.

via Pitcher List|
#2026-season#fantasy-baseball#mlb
Smart 2B Picks for 2026: Sleepers to Target, Busts to Avoid
sports6 months ago

Smart 2B Picks for 2026: Sleepers to Target, Busts to Avoid

The piece explains sleepers (ranked higher than their ADP) and busts (likely to underperform) for 2026 fantasy baseball at second base, highlighting two sleepers—Brandon Lowe (PIT) for his proven power and strong hard-contact metrics, and Luis García Jr. (WAS) who could push 20/20 with a new Nationals hitting staff and improving power metrics—then flags three bust risks: Luke Keaschall (MIN) due to inflated ADP vs. projections, Xavier Edwards (MIA) whose value hinges on speed with limited power, and José Caballero (NYY), who has steals upside but weaker overall projection; the article notes other near-term options and advises weighing ADP carefully in 2B drafting.

via Pitcher List|
#2026-season#busts#fantasy-baseball
Red Sox Add Isiah Kiner-Falefa on One-Year Deal to Fortify Infield
sports6 months ago

Red Sox Add Isiah Kiner-Falefa on One-Year Deal to Fortify Infield

The Red Sox reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with Isiah Kiner-Falefa, intended to solidify second base (and provide versatility across the infield) with a strong defensive profile, while Mayer is slated for third base. IKF’s bat is limited, but his defense could stabilize Boston’s infield as the roster — already near luxury-tax thresholds — absorbs the new deal and aims for a deeper, defense-focused lineup in 2026.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#defense#gold-glove#isiah-kiner-falefa
Giants Bring In Arraez on 1-Year, $12M Pact to Man Second Base
mlb6 months ago

Giants Bring In Arraez on 1-Year, $12M Pact to Man Second Base

The San Francisco Giants signed infielder Luis Arraez to a one-year, $12 million contract, with Arraez expected to play second base (pending a physical). The deal, which matches a prior projection for value and lets him reach free agency after 2026, boosts the Giants’ 2026 payroll to about $206 million (CBT payroll ~ $232.7 million). It adds a contact-oriented bat to a power-heavy infield and follows Harrison Bader’s recent 2-year signing.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#2026-season#luis-arraez#mlb
Arraez weighs offers, prioritizing a return to second base
sports6 months ago

Arraez weighs offers, prioritizing a return to second base

Luis Arraez is weighing one-year and multi-year offers and prioritizing a return to second base. His glovework at 2B has been a defensive liability, which could lead teams to deploy him at DH or in limited 2B duty even as his bat remains strong (2025 line of .292/.327/.392, 104 wRC+). With spring training approaching and the market unclear, a short-term deal could preserve options for a later multi-year contract.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#defense-metrics#free-agency#luis-arraez