James Wood Named NL MLB Player of the Week After Historic Power Surge

Yesterday afternoon, Major League Baseball announced that Washington Nationals OF James Wood was named NL Player of the week

With the Washington Nationals still in contention for a Wild Card spot and one game under .500 the big question is what is if anything will the front office do at this year's MLB Trade Deadline? Bullpen and Pitching all need to be addressed will they?

The Washington Nationals will get a couple of days off due to the 2026 MLB All-Star Break. On Friday, the will kick off the second half of the 2026 season out in West Sacramento, California against the Athletics.

Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: May 24 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-July
Status: Threw live batting practice on July 8 and will pitch in West Palm Beach over the All-Star break. (Last updated: July 10)

Miguel Sime Jr. worked 0.2 innings for the National League squad, striking out two of the five batters he faced. The hard-throwing right-hander allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk while flashing the electric arm talent that has made him one of the Nationals' fastest-rising prospects.

Final Line: 0.2 IP | 2 H | 1 ER | 1 BB | 2 SO | 5 BF

Washington Nationals Team Home runs in the first half of 2026

Washington Nationals Manager Blake Butera on Friday, July 10, 2026 against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park.