While Rizzo acknowledges this team hasn’t produced “a record I wanted,” the GM says he sees progress and hopes ownership will add to the roster this offseason.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team's decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week.

Only five games remain in the 2024 season for the Washington Nationals, who will play their last eight games without All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams was demoted to the minors this past Saturday after staying out at a casino until 8 a.

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo expects ownership to be willing to spend this winter. He also talked about his rotation and demoting shortstop CJ Abrams.

After Abrams was sent to the minor leagues, the status of his relationship with the Nationals could dominate the offseason.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team’s decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week.Abrams was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday for the final nine days of the regular season for what the team described as an internal matter.