James Wood
MLB Injury Report

James Wood Injury Status

Washington Nationals • RF
Latest Injury Status
10-day IL
IL10

Manager Blake Butera said that Wood's return is contingent on him feeling good when he wakes up Wednesday morning, but chances are that he returns to the Nationals' lineup for their series finale against Atlanta. The 23-year-old has slashed .265/.393/.535 across 535 plate appearances when healthy this season, though he owns just a .620 OPS in the 17 games he's played since the All-Star break.

Injury Details

Body Part
Oblique
Location
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Side
Left
Expected Return
Sep 2, 2026

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James Wood Injury History

September 2, 2026
10-day IL • Oblique
Strain
Wood (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
September 2, 2026
10-day IL • Oblique
Strain
Wood (oblique) is expected to play in at least one more rehab game this week before returning from the 10-day injured list, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
August 31, 2026
10-day IL • Oblique
Strain
Wood (oblique) will play seven innings in left field for Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.
August 30, 2026
10-day IL • Oblique
Strain
Wood (oblique) participated in Friday's batting practice, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
August 28, 2026
10-day IL • Oblique
Strain
The Nationals announced Monday that Wood (oblique) has extended his flat-ground throwing to 120 feet and has resumed hitting off a tee, Danielle Allentuck of The Washington Post reports.
August 24, 2026
10-day IL • Oblique
Strain
Nationals manager Blake Butera said Sunday that Wood has been progressing more slowly than the team hoped from his left oblique strain, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

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