The Nats are being careful with their young outfielder, who hasn’t been a full participant at spring training because of left quad tendinitis.

A new generation has already descended on Washington, and there’s more where that came from. The arrivals of James Wood and Dylan Crews on the Nationals’ Major League roster in 2024 indicated a clear turning of the corner in the NL East club’s rebuilding plans,

A new generation has already descended on Washington, and there’s more where that came from. The arrivals of James Wood and Dylan Crews on the Nationals’ Major League roster in 2024 indicated a clear turning of the corner in the NL East club’s rebuilding plans,

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Wood (quad) could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Wood has yet to see any action during Grapefruit League play as he overcomes left quad tendinitis.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Wood (quad) could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Wood has yet to see any action during Grapefruit League play as he overcomes left quad tendinitis.

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Despite having a solid year in 2024, one Washington Nationals outfielder knows he has to keep improving if he wants to be a featured part of this team.

Finally, James Wood could approach a Spring Training game without considering any restrictions. After being hampered by left quad tendinitis at the start of camp, Wood was cleared to play both sides of the field for the first time on Wednesday afternoon.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (quad) is returning to left field on Wednesday afternoon. Wood has only been able to serve as a designated hitter during the early part of spring training due to tendinitis in his quad.

Athlon Sports dissects everything you need to know about the club ahead of the upcoming Major League Baseball season.

The Nats are being careful with their young outfielder, who hasn’t been a full participant at spring training because of left quad tendinitis.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (quadriceps) will serve as the designated hitter in his Grapefruit League debut on Friday versus the division-rival New York Mets, according to manager Dave Martinez.