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InjuryWSHAug 3, 2026, 9:43 PM EDTSignal confidence 85%

James Wood Left-Side Injury Triggers MRI

Nationals outfielder James Wood hurt his left side late in a game and will undergo an MRI, raising immediate availability concerns.

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James Wood Left-Side Injury Triggers MRI
NationalsSignal confidence 85%

James Wood sustained a left-side injury on his last swing of the 6th inning. The Nationals are sending him for an MRI the next day to assess the severity. The nature and timing of the injury suggest he could be at risk of missing time. Washington beat reporter Mark Zuckerman broke the news shortly after the game.

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