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James Wood flashes leather and lumber to help Nats over Diamondbacks The second-year Nationals outfielder robs a possible home run from Arizona’s Lourdes Gurriel and then lashes a key two-run double in a 4-3 w...

APRIL 6, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Wood's two-run double in three-run first helps Nationals beat Diamondbacks, stop four-game skid James Wood hit a two-run double over center fielder Alek Thomas in a three-run first inning and Josh Bell tripled for the third time since 2...

APRIL 5, 2025 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Wood's 2-run double in 3-run 1st helps Nats beat Diamondbacks 4-3, stop 4-game losing streak

James Wood hit a two-run double over center fielder Alek Thomas in a three-run first inning and Josh Bell tripled for the third time since 2022, helping the Washington Nationals be...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Belts first 2025 homer Wood went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The 22-year-old went back-to-back with CJ Abrams in the sixth inning to account for the Nationals' only runs of the night. The blast was the first of the season for Wood, who had struck out seven times in 13 plate appearances during his first three games of 2025. Growing pains are to be expected for Wood, but big things are expected from him after he produced nine homers, 14 steals and a .781 OPS in 79 big-league games last year.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giménez scores 3 runs, Soroka exits early as Blue Jays beat Nationals 5-2

Andrés Giménez homered and scored three runs, Bowden Francis pitched six innings to win his first start of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 5-2

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

James Wood, quiet off the field but loud on it, is a star on the rise Wood made his major league debut in July and quickly delivered for the Nationals, who open their season Thursday against the Phillies.

MARCH 27, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Continues spring power display Wood went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's Grapefruit league game against the Rays.

Impact The 22-year-old outfielder wasted no time in making an impact, taking Connor Seabold deep in the first inning. Wood has been raking this spring, batting .379 (11-for-29) with four doubles and four homers with a 4:9 BB:K. After slashing .264/.354/.427 in 79 games during his big-league debut last year, Wood could be poised to take a big step forward in 2025.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

All eyes turn to hurlers Sykora, Susana in Nats camp WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Last year in Spring Training, Nationals manager Dave Martinez named the section of young hitting prospects in big l...

MARCH 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

Clubs first spring homer Wood went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

Impact Seeing his first action of the spring in left field after serving as the DH in his first two appearances while dealing with a quad issue, Wood belted a Valente Bellozo pitch out to left-center field in the fourth inning. It was the first homer of the spring for the 22-year-old, and the Nationals are expecting big things from the 2021 second-round pick after he slashed .264/.354/.427 over 79 regular-season games in his MLB debut last year with nine home runs and 14 steals.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wood gets 'in full swing of things' with 1st spring homer, OF action JUPITER, Fla. -- Finally, James Wood could approach a Spring Training game without considering any restrictions. After being hampered by lef...

MARCH 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

First spring start in left field Wood (quad) is starting in left field and batting second in Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Marlins, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It's Wood's first start this spring in left field, as his other two games were at designated hitter as he dealt with tendinitis in his quad. The talented young outfielder is 2-for-6 with a 1:1 K:BB so far during Grapefruit League play.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Here are the Nationals' 2025 Top 30 Prospects list A new generation has already descended on Washington, and there’s more where that came from. The arrivals of James Wood and Dylan Crews on t...

MARCH 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Getting another start at DH Wood (quadricep) will serve as the Nationals' designated hitter and No. 4 batter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact The Nationals' initial lineup featured Josh Bell at DH, but that was apparently a clerical error. Wood will end up starting, as expected, after he made his spring debut Friday before getting Saturday off. Wood has been slowed during spring training due to left quad tendinitis, but he was cleared to participate in defensive drills during the past week and should soon resume making starts in the outfield.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With quad 'calmed down,' Wood singles in spring debut POST ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Burgeoning star James Wood said his first Grapefruit League appearance of the spring “felt good,” and Nationals mana...

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

Slated to serve as DH on Friday Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Thursday that Wood (quad) will serve as the team's designated hitter during Friday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com re...

Impact It will be Wood's Grapefruit League debut, as he's been slow-played so far this spring while battling left quad tendinitis. If Wood gets through Friday's contest with no issues, the Nationals will then decide whether he's ready to play left field in a game.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could serve as DH Thursday Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Wood (quad) could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Wood has yet to see any action during Grapefruit League play as he overcomes left quad tendinitis. He has been working out lately without any apparent issues and appears nearly ready to at least hit in games. Barring a setback, Wood's Opening Day availability shouldn't be in question.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to outfield drills Wood (quadriceps) participated in outfield drills Sunday and continues to take batting practice, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Wood has been limited at the start of camp due to left quadriceps tendinitis, but he was never fully shut down from baseball activities and has now resumed taking part in outfield drills. Wood remains out of the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game but may not be far off from making his spring debut.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for spring opener Wood (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 22-year-old outfielder has been limited this week due to left quad tendinitis, but at this point there doesn't seem to be serious concern surrounding his Opening Day availability. As long as Wood is able to start playing in spring games next week, he will still have plenty of time to build up for the start of the season, as he looks to take the next step in 2025 following a highly successful rookie campaign.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Zero' concern as Wood (quad) limited to BP in first full-squad workout WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-- Nationals outfielder James Wood is dealing with left quad tendonitis as Spring Training opens. Wood was held out of...

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • MLB.COM

Nursing quad tendinitis Wood was held out of outfield drills Tuesday due to left quad tendinitis, Andrew Golden of The Washington Postreports.

Impact Wood took batting practice Tuesday and also ran the bases a bit, so this doesn't look to be anything to be overly concerned about. It's possible the Nationals will hold Wood out of their first few Grapefruit League games or limit him to designated hitter duty just to be safe. Wood is slated to be the Nationals' everyday left fielder in 2025.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood and Dylan Crews understand the stakes for Season 2 “We have an opportunity to grow together,” Nationals outfielder James Wood said, “and hopefully playing for this franchise for the time bein...

JANUARY 1, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Hits two-run homer in win Wood went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Wood opened the scoring with a two-run homer off Zach Wheeler in the sixth inning and then tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth. The 22-year-old is finishing his rookie season on a high note, hitting safely in eight of his past 10 contests with four extra-base hits and six runs scored. On the year, he is hitting .269 with nine long balls, 41 RBI, 43 runs scored and 14 steals across 331 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two-run homer in win Wood went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Wood opened the scoring with a two-run homer off Zack Wheeler in the sixth inning and then tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth. The 22-year-old is finishing his rookie season on a high note, hitting safely in eight of his past 10 contests with four extra-base hits and six runs scored. On the year, he's batting .269 with nine long balls, 41 RBI, 43 runs scored and 14 steals across 331 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first multi-homer game Wood went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Marlins.

Impact Wood belted a pair of solo home runs Sunday, marking the rookie's first-career multi-home run game. In his last 17 games, the outfielder is 17-for-67 with six RBI, nine runs and five stolen bases. On the year, he's slashing .273/.364/.429 across 280 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie James Wood homers twice as Nationals defeat Marlins 4-3

Rookie James Wood homered twice, MacKenzie Gore pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 4-3

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

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Wood's 2-run double in 3-run 1st helps Nats beat Diamondbacks 4-3, stop 4-game losing streak

Giménez scores 3 runs, Soroka exits early as Blue Jays beat Nationals 5-2

Rookie James Wood homers twice as Nationals defeat Marlins 4-3