WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals pops out to third base in the third inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Getty
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 05: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals reacts to his out against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Getty
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals hits a two-run double in the first inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Getty
The New York Yankees have been rumored to use Anthony Volpe as a potential trade chip this offseason.
But who could the organization get in return?
If they enter a deal with a particular National League team, they could acquire a haul that includes a young MLB All-Star infielder.
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 27: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals pops out to third base in the third inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Stephen Parello of FanSided recently proposed a trade between the Yankees and the Washington Nationals .
His pitch sends 26-year-old CJ Abrams to New York, while the Yankees would ship out Volpe, along with three others.
Here's his suggestion:
Yankees receive:
2B/SS CJ Abrams
Nationals receive:
RHP Elmer Rodriguez
RHP Rory Fox
2B/SS Anthony Volpe
RHP Mac Heuer
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 05: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals reacts to his out against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
If the Yankees land Abrams, they'd close a massive gap in their infield and offload Volpe.
"Anthony Volpe becomes redundant for New York, as the double-play combo becomes George Lombard Jr. at short and Abrams at second, while Jose Caballero handles utility infielder duties," Parello wrote. "He'll give the Nationals three more years of team control and could be a change-of-scenery candidate who can fill the void in the middle of Washington's infield."
As he further noted, "Giving up this much talent will hurt, but the Yankees are better off with Abrams in the fold. Rodriguez is behind Warren and Ryan Weathers in the pecking order and doesn't have much opportunity to break through the Yankees' rotation, with Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Gerrit Cole , and Carlos Rodón having the first four rotation spots locked up for the foreseeable future."
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 25: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals hits a two-run double in the first inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Now, this would be costly for New York. They have deep pockets, but reaching in for Abrams could raise some eyebrows.
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