Nationals get expected trade prediction from MLB execs on CJ Abrams

TL;DR

CJ Abrams is predicted to be a top trade candidate as the Nationals look to deal from their roster for prospects. MLB executives have identified him as one of the most likely players to be traded this season.

Key points

CJ Abrams is a top trade candidate for the Nationals.
Nationals are looking to deal players for prospects.
MLB executives ranked Abrams among the top three trade candidates.

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The Washington Nationals are not one of the top teams in baseball this year, but they are still ahead of the New York Mets, who are off to a terrible start to the season.

But, while the Mets might not trade away their players come the deadline as they believe they can still contend, the Nationals likely will be open to dealing from their MLB roster for more prospects.

That's why MLB.com's Mark Feinsand's poll of 20 MLB executives that revealed CJ Abrams was once again one of the top-three most popular trade deadline candidates this year was hardly a surprise. Abrams being on the trade block is what's expected.

CJ Abrams voted as 2nd most popular trade candidate

In Feinsand's poll of 20 MLB executives, Abrams, the Nationals shortstop who was in trade rumors this past offseason, received three votes, tied with Minnesota Twins' and one behind ' for top trade candidates this year.