C.J. Abrams would give the Blue Jays power and speed, but his glove raises real questions. The Nationals infielder committed 20 errors in 2026.

Toronto urged to land him before the potential lockout. He'd play second base, pushing Ernie Clement back to a utility role.

The offensive case is easy to make. Abrams posted an .834 OPS with 33 homers in 2026.

He also drove in 106 runs and stole 34 bases. For a lineup that finished last in runs, that's exactly the production it lacked.

He bats left-handed, which would help balance the order. And at 26, he could be part of the core for years if Toronto extended him.

So what's the catch? The defence.

C.J. Abrams' minus-17 OAA is the hidden cost

Beyond the errors, he finished with -17 Outs Above Average. That's a major red flag for any infielder.

Moving him to second base could soften that. But it also means pushing aside Clement, a dependable defender who has been a Gold Glove finalist twice.

Then there's the price. Abrams is under team control through 2028, and Washington has no obligation to move him.

Toronto would likely need to send several valuable prospects, possibly including pitching talent it needs for its own depth.

The bat is worth it, but only at the right price. Trading away pitching depth after a year when injuries ripped through the staff would just swap one problem for another.

Abrams is a powerful engine in a car with shaky brakes. You'll go fast, but you'd better have a good mechanic.

Andrés Giménez's elite glove at shortstop would help cover some of that. Giménez ranked seventh among all fielders in Fielding Run Value.

Ross Atkins needs a power bat, and Abrams is one of the best available by trade. Just don't let the excitement over the homers hide the mistakes in the field.