James Wood Returns from IL After Month-Long Oblique Absence
The Nationals' 23-year-old slugger is back after an oblique strain sidelined him for roughly a month, rejoining a lineup where he's hit 30 HRs this season.
Washington officially reinstated James Wood from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Wood had been sidelined for approximately one month due to an oblique strain. The 23-year-old outfielder has been one of the NL's top hitters, slashing .260/.368/.500 with 30 home runs in just 114 games this season. His return is a significant boost to the Nationals' roster.
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