James Wood Expected To Start Playing In Games This Week
5 months agoWashington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) is expected to start playing in games this week, according to a source. Wood has been sidelined since May 23 with right-hamstring tightness and was hitting an impressive .355 (59-for-166) with a 1.061 OPS, nine homers, 13 doubles, 31 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 39 runs scored in 45 games for Triple-A Rochester before his injury. The 21-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is considered the No. 4 overall prospect in baseball and is likely being stashed in the majority of all fantasy leagues despite the fact that he has yet to debut in the Show. As long as he doesn't get hurt again, Wood figures to earn his first big-league promotion at some point early in the second half of the season. In addition to his strong hitting line at Rochester this year, Wood also has a robust 17.4 percent walk rate in his 202 plate appearances.
Source: The Washington Post - Andrew Golden
Source: The Washington Post - Andrew Golden