The Nationals took a brutal 2-0 loss in their series finale against the Rangers, managing just one hit while star shortstop CJ Abrams sat out with a left ankle injury sustained the day before. With another key player sidelined, the offense struggled mightily — but there’s good news: X-rays came back negative, and Abrams could return as early as Saturday. The team may hold off on moving him to second base for now, potentially using him as a designated hitter instead to keep his bat in the lineup without risking his ankle — a smart move that could impact their long-term plans for Abrams’ position.

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