Nationals' Young Stars Light Up Season | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
On September 12th, Yo! So the Nationals might be out of the playoff picture, but two young guns, James Wood and CJ Abrams, are making some serious noise. They're the second duo, both under 25, to hit at least 30 homers and swiped 20 bags in the same season. The only other pair to do it, Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor back in 2018
Wood just snagged his 20th and 21st stolen base this past Saturday, bringing his season total to 30 dingers and 21 steals. Abrams is right there with them, boasting 30 homers and 28 stolen bases. It's a pretty wild stat when you think about it, especially for a team that's not exactly dominating the league. Now, Abrams was actually in trade talks before the August deadline. Nothing came of it, but don't be surprised if teams come knocking again this offseason. He's having a breakout year, and if he's on the market, he'll definitely draw some attention.
If he stays put, Abrams and Wood are set to be the offensive engine for Washington in 2027
Their bats have been the bright spot this year. With the team ranking high in runs scored, homers, and stolen bases across the entire league, they've definitely carried the offense. Even though the national season hasn't been a championship run, their future looks promising thanks to guys like Wood and Abrams. They're building something, and it'll be interesting to see how they finish out the year, and what moves they make to bolster that pitching staff. This has been Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.