ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Washington’s CJ Abrams has a sprained left ankle and manager Blake Butera said Thursday the All-Star shortstop is day to day.
Abrams was hurt in the Nationals’ 6-0 win at Texas on Wednesday night when he went into second base awkwardly on a ninth-inning double.
“Saw a doctor today and potentially get some imaging,” Butera said. “After the game, he was like, ’Yeah, it’s bothering me, but I think I’ll be good tomorrow.' Then this morning, I checked in with him, and he was like, it kind of blew up on him. He’s getting treatment all day.”
At the plate, Abrams, 25, has career highs with a .279 batting average, 29 home runs and 91 RBIs. He leads major league shortstops with 19 errors.
Butera recently announced Abrams would be moved from shortstop, the only position that he’s played in his five big league seasons, to second base.
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Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, reaches second for a double ahead of the attempted tag by Texas Rangers' Nicky Lopez as umpire Brian Walsh (60) looks on in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, and it's possible that the fourth-year player will be ready for Week 1.
Williams started 10 games last season before suffering a torn Achilles tendon on Dec. 21 — roughly eight months ago.
“A lot of work was put in, first and foremost by him, and then a lot of people behind the scenes to get to this point,” coach Mike LaFleur said. “Happy for him. He's had a smile on his face because we've known this day was coming for some time. Now it's time for the next step.”
He's expected to be in the mix for playing time among a deep position group that includes Sean Murphy-Bunting, Will Johnson, Denzel Burke, Starling Thomas and Max Melton.
A third-round pick out of Stanford in 2023, Williams has played in 35 games with 27 starts. He has four interceptions and two forced fumbles.
“Definitely excited to get Garrett back,” safety Budda Baker said. “He brings a lot of knowledge, always in the right spot, always doing his job at a high level.”
Tight end Tip Reiman (foot) and edge rusher Josh Sweat (knee) are the only two Cardinals players who are still on the PUP list. LaFleur said Reiman won't be ready for Week 1 while he's confident Sweat will be ready. Sweat led the team with a career-high 12 sacks last season.
LaFleur said starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett will not play when the Cardinals host the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game on Saturday.
Backup Gardner Minshew will start against the Cowboys while rookie Carson Beck (ribs) is unlikely to play after suffering his injury in the Hall of Fame game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 6.
Beck was impressive in his preseason debut, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown.
“He's going to throw today after practice,” LaFleur said of Beck. “He's feeling better.”
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FILE - Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams pauses on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
