Heading into the MLB offseason, there were legitimate concerns for the Washington Nationals about shortstop CJ Abrams. There may not have been a player in baseball who had as poor of a finish to the campaign as him.

The Washington Nationals have recalled first baseman and designated hitter Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester.

The Washington Nationals made a notable roster move Tuesday, recalling infielder Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester and optioning Nasim Nuñez in a swap that signals the club’s ongoing search for an offensive spark.

Amid the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves having rough weeks, the Washington Nationals can't find a way to make up ground.

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WASHINGTON - The game between the Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals, scheduled for 12:35 p.m. CT Sunday, was delayed by inclement weather. A line of showers was approaching Nationals Park around the scheduled game time, according to Nationals officials, leading to the delay.

The Washington Nationals announced on Tuesday that the team recalled infielder Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester while optioning infielder Nasim Nuñez the