Wood's Oblique Recovery Behind Schedule for Nationals
Washington outfielder James Wood remains limited as his oblique strain heals more slowly than the team anticipated.
James Wood is dealing with a setback in his recovery from an oblique strain, with progress coming slower than the Nationals had hoped. He has not been shut down entirely but is not cleared to ramp up baseball activities. The update was relayed by Blake Butera and reported by Nationals beat reporter Mark Zuckerman. Wood's timeline for return remains uncertain.
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Nationals shifting CJ Abrams to second base
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Abrams Shifting to 2B as Nuñez Takes Over at SS for Nationals
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