James Wood - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Launches first homer of 2026 Wood went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Hitting leadoff against right-hander Cade Horton, Wood took the Chicago hurler deep in the fourth inning of what proved to be a rout. It was the 23-year-old outfielder's first hit of the season as he struggled to find his rhythm at the plate, going 1-for-9 with five strikeouts over the Nationals' first two games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cade Horton and Ian Happ power the Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Nationals

Cade Horton threw four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Ian Happ broke the game open with a three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington National...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Why James Wood is batting leadoff for Nationals in major lineup decision | Sporting News This is honestly an awesome choice.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nationals option outfielder Dylan Crews, the 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick, to Triple-A Rochester

Hitting woes have cost Dylan Crews a spot on the Washington Nationals’ opening day roster

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Struggling at plate this spring Wood went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

Impact The young slugger also struck out in the fourth inning against Carl Edwards, his ninth K in 29 plate appearances this spring to go along with a .083 batting average (2-for-24). However, Wood has drawn five free passes, and a poor showing in a small sample during March isn't cause for much alarm. Wood is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he launched 31 homers with 94 RBI and 15 steals over 157 games while slashing .256/.350/.475.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Home Run Future Prop Bets: Four Picks to Target This Season | Deadspin.com Breaking down four MLB home run prop bets including Jo Adell, Munetaka Murakami, Vinnie Pasquantino, and James Wood.

MARCH 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nationals' James Wood projected to have his best season to date in 2026 | Sporting News Expect big things from the young slugger this year.

MARCH 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Testing out the corners: Wood taking reps in right field WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- What's old is new again for the Nats' budding young star James Wood. Solely a left fielder and DH in his brief Majo...

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Wood working to take big step (literally) on defense WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – James Wood crushed 31 homers, earned an All-Star selection and participated in the Home Run Derby – all in his first...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

6 Corbin Carroll Replacements For Team USA in the World Baseball Classic

Let’s dig into possible outfielders Team USA could try to recruit to replace two-time All-Star Corbin Carroll.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

6 Corbin Carroll Replacements For Team USA in the World Baseball Classic

Nats have faith Crews will find his groove, cement self in Majors in '26 As manager Blake Butera made his introductory phone calls to get to know the Nationals, there was a theme among many of the young players --...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

Way-Too-Early 2026 MLB Power Rankings: How Teams Stand Before Winter Meetings

As we wait to see how MLB rosters take shape over the coming weeks and months, here’s where all 30 teams stand right now.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Way-Too-Early 2026 MLB Power Rankings: How Teams Stand Before Winter Meetings

Exclusive Q&A: Wood dishes on making Topps cover James Wood grew up collecting baseball cards. Now, at only 23 years old, Wood is the cover athlete of the 2025 Topps Chrome Update Series, w...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation says the Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals and White Sox meet in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals rally past skidding White Sox James Wood's solo homer capped a three-run seventh inning and the Washington Nationals rallied for a 6-5 win against the visiting Chicago Wh...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

James Wood hits a tiebreaking homer as the Nationals edge the White Sox 6-5

James Wood hit a tiebreaking solo homer in Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Montgomery's ninth-inning homer leads White Sox to 10-9 win over Nationals

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: With 4 Games Left, The Yankees And Blue Jays Are Tied

The Yankees are back in first in the East, the Guardians have the Central to themselves, Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge made homer history and...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: With 4 Games Left, The Yankees And Blue Jays Are Tied

James Wood's bombs boost Nats to series salvaging win over Braves James Wood hit a pair of deep solo home runs and the visiting Washington Nationals beat Atlanta 4-3 on Wednesday to end the Braves' 10-game...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

The Nationals are hiring Red Sox Assistant GM Paul Toboni to run baseball operations: AP source

A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals are set to hire Boston Red Sox senior vice president and assistant general manager Paul...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | James Wood's bombs boost Nats to series salvaging win over Braves Deadspin | James Wood's bombs boost Nats to series salvaging win over Braves

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Wood relives Derby by hitting homers No. 29 and 30 at Truist Park ATLANTA -- James Wood is heading into the final series of the season with momentum. The slugging outfielder reached the 30 home run mileston...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • MLB.COM

Nationals snap Braves' 10-game winning streak with 4-3 win

James Wood hit two home runs and Josh Bell added another as the Washington Nationals snapped the Atlanta Braves’ 10-game winning streak with a 4-3 win

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Homers twice Wednesday Wood went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact Wood has gone 4-for-7 with three homers and, notably, no strikeouts in his last two games. He'd gone 15-for-75 (.200) with a 42.9 percent strikeout rate in his previous 19 contests. Overall, the 23-year-old Wood is slashing .256/.352/.475 with 30 homers, 92 RBI, 86 runs scored and 15 stolen bases through 676 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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