James Wood Heads to IL With Mild Oblique Strain
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is sidelined with an oblique strain, though the team expects a relatively brief absence.
James Wood is being placed on the injured list after being diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, per Nationals beat reporter Mark Zuckerman. The team characterized the injury as subtle and mild, expressing optimism that the IL stint will be short. The move opens a roster spot that will be filled by outfielder Andrew Pinckney, who is being called up from Triple-A for his MLB debut.
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