The Washington Nationals are currently taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in a 3-game series this week.
The Nats dropped the first game of the series after having a 3-0 lead.
During the Phillies series, the Washington Nationals announced some James Wood injury news.
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James Wood Heads to IL with Oblique Issue
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 31: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals hits a single in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Washington Nationals superstar James Wood is heading to the IL.
He exited Monday’s game with a ‘side’ injury.
NBCSports.com’s George Bissell wrote (about his injury):Â
“Gulp. Wood was lifted for a defensive replacement in the eighth inning of Mondayâs series opener against the Phillies after going 1-for-4 at the plate. He suffered the injury on a sixth-inning swing. The obvious fear here is an oblique issue, which would likely result in a multi-week absence. The 23-year-old burgeoning star has delivered first-round fantasy value this season with a stellar 30-homer, 17-steal campaign.”
The official injury designation is an oblique issue.
James Wood’s 2026 Campaign Thus Far
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 30: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals rounds third base on the way to score on a RBI triple by Luis GarcÃa Jr. #2 in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
James Wood is having a monster season at the plate so far this season.
He’s batting .265 with 30 home runs, 73 RBI, 90 walks, 100 runs scored, and an OPS+ of 155.
It’s a pretty big blow for one of the best offenses in MLB so far this season, which has been led by James Wood.
Wood is a 2X MLB All-Star in his first three seasons. His 90 walks lead MLB, and so does his 100 runs scored.
Hopefully this oblique issue doesn’t affect his swing too much.
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