The Washington Nationals are set to make a big move by calling up outfield prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday. Wood, who is just 21 years old, is ranked as the league’s No. 3 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline and has been putting up impressive numbers at Triple-A Rochester.
In 51 games this season, Wood has a .346 batting average and a 1.036 OPS, with 10 home runs, 34 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases. Throughout his minor league career since 2021, Wood has maintained a .300 batting average with 51 homers, 209 RBIs, and 58 stolen bases in 282 games.
Wood was originally a second-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2021 but was traded to the Nationals in the Juan Soto deal on Aug. 2, 2022. Now, he is getting his chance to showcase his talents at the highest level of baseball.
The Nationals will kick off an eight-game homestand on Monday with a four-game series against the New York Mets. Wood’s debut will surely be a highlight for fans to look forward to as they watch this promising young talent take the field.
Stay tuned for more updates on James Wood’s major league debut and how he impacts the Washington Nationals as they continue their season.
–Field Level Media
