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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 26 MIN

Washington Nationals All-Star SS CJ Abrams Is UNTOUCHABLE In Trade Talks.... For Now

from Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals · host Locked On Podcast Network

Washington Nationals face a pivotal decision as CJ Abrams lands squarely in the center of trade rumors. Should the Nats risk their All-Star shortstop and potential cornerstone, or lock him in for the future? Ryan Clary explores how Abrams’ youth, elite athleticism, and team control make him a unique asset—and why a blockbuster offer may be the only way to justify a trade. The episode also spotlights rising prospects Devin Fitz-Gerald and Alejandro Rosario, evaluating their potential impact on Washington’s future rebuild. Plus, Ryan Clary breaks down the Nationals’ broadcast shakeup, with Dan Kolko stepping in as the new TV play-by-play voice alongside Kevin Frandsen. With spring training on the horizon, discover how these decisions could shape the next era of Nationals baseball. Will the front office gamble or build around their young core? 00:00 "CJ Abrams Blockbuster Trade?" 03:55 "Nationals Should Retain CJ Abrams" 08:08 "Trading C.J. Abrams Breakdown" 13:00 "Devin Fitz-Gerald & Alejandro Rosario" 13:19 "Lockdown Nationals Updates & Insights" 18:03 "Promising Nationals Prospects Overview" 20:45 "Nationals' Rising Pitching Prospects" 24:48 "Nationals Announce New TV Crew" Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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