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BREAKING NEWS: Washington Nationals and MLB Community Overjoyed as Dave Martinez Names CJ Abrams New Team Captain

In a major move that has electrified the Washington Nationals fanbase and drawn praise from across the MLB community, Nationals Manager Dave Martinez officially announced today that shortstop CJ Abrams has been named the new team captain of the franchise.

The announcement came during a press conference at Nationals Park early Tuesday morning. Martinez, who has helmed the team since 2018 and led them to a World Series title in 2019, praised Abrams not just for his stellar on-field performance, but also for his leadership, maturity, and dedication to the team’s future.

“CJ is everything we want in a National,” Martinez said. “He leads by example, he plays the game the right way, and he’s earned the respect of everyone in this clubhouse.”

At just 24 years old, Abrams becomes one of the youngest players in recent memory to be given the captain’s title—a role that hasn’t officially been designated in the Nationals organization since Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement. The shortstop has blossomed into a cornerstone for the Nationals’ rebuilding efforts, displaying gold glove-caliber defense, speed on the basepaths, and a growing power presence at the plate.

Fans React with Joy

Social media exploded moments after the announcement, with #CaptainCJ trending nationwide. Fans, players, and analysts alike praised the move, calling it “a clear sign that the Nationals are building around the right guy.”

Abrams, visibly humbled during the press event, thanked his teammates, coaches, and the Nationals front office for their support.

“This is an incredible honor,” Abrams said. “I’ve grown so much here in D.C., and I’m ready to help lead this team back to where we belong—competing for championships.”

The Road Ahead

With a youthful roster and a promising farm system, the Nationals are seen as a team on the rise in the National League. Naming CJ Abrams captain is more than symbolic—it’s a message that Washington is ready to take the next step in its journey back to playoff contention.