James Wood Has Hamstring Tightness
6 months agoWashington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) is dealing with right-hamstring tightness after he was forced from Triple-A Rochester's game early as a precaution on Thursday night, according to manager Dave Martinez. The Nationals skipper said he didn't have an update on how Wood was feeling on Friday. It sounds like the 21-year-old left-handed slugger isn't dealing with a serious injury, but it's unclear how this might delay his inevitable major-league debut in 2024. The team's top prospect and the fifth-ranked prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, has been destroying Triple-A pitching this year to the tune of a .355/.465/.596 slash line with a 1.062 OPS, nine home runs, 31 RBI, 10 steals and 39 runs scored in 45 games played. Wood's massive fantasy upside makes him stash-worthy in most leagues, as he could make an immediate impact in D.C. when he's eventually called up.
Source: MASN Sports - Bobby Blanco
Source: MASN Sports - Bobby Blanco