"While this trade would come as a little bit more of a surprise, the Nationals have shown little interest in signing Abrams to a long-term extension, likely because they want to see him perform this year to determine if he's worth extending before the Nationals' next contention window. While Abrams has been solid offensively thus far in his career, he has been challenged defensively, with a move to second base seemingly looming in his future."
"As for the package itself, the Giants reportedly were willing to include shortstop Josuar Gonzalez, MLB Pipeline's #44 overall prospect, as well as other highly touted names such as Carson Wisenhunt, Bo Davidson, Jacob Bresnahan, and Jhonny Level. This would be a pretty great haul for a player like Abrams, who the front office might not believe is in their future."
The Washington Nationals have remained prominent during the offseason despite minimal free-agent activity, highlighted by the MacKenzie Gore trade. The Nationals reportedly engaged the San Francisco Giants in talks centered on 2024 All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams as they seek infield help. The Nationals have shown limited interest in committing to a long-term extension for Abrams, preferring to evaluate his performance and defensive development, with a potential move to second base. The Giants' reported offer included shortstop Josuar Gonzalez and top prospects Carson Wisenhunt, Bo Davidson, Jacob Bresnahan, and Jhonny Level. Fan speculation includes a desire for Bryce Eldridge.
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