Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced Saturday that All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams has been demoted to Triple-A Rochester due to an unspecified internal issue. While Martinez declined to elaborate on the specifics, he emphasized his support for Abrams and stated that this decision was in the best interest of both the player and the team.
All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams was demoted to the minor leagues by the Washington Nationals on Saturday for what manager Dave Martinez said was an internal issue.“I’m not going to give specifics or talk about specifics because I need to keep these guys and everything on the down low,” Martinez said before the over the Cubs. “I’ve got other guys out there that I want to support. I’m going to support CJ. He’s a big part of our Nats family, and he will be.
The decision to option Abrams to Triple-A Rochester will cost the player $18,885. His contract calls for a $752,400 salary while in the major leagues and $362,100 while in the minors, and he will get the lower rate of pay for the final nine days of the 186-day season.Rochester did not qualify for the International League postseason and plays its final game on Sunday. Martinez said Abrams will not play for the Red Wings.
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