Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Volume 1 | Issue 18
James Wood on the 10-Day IL, Nationals lose seven straight
Start your day with the latest Washington Nationals stories, notes, and game context that matter, for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
James Wood on the 10-Day IL, Nationals lose seven straight
If things couldn't get any worse for the Washington Nationals, All-Star James Wood has landed on the 10-day IL with an Left oblique strain. Also, they are in a seven game losing streak and hopefully, they can turn things around tonight in Philly.
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OF James Wood
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: Aug. 4 (10-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Experienced discomfort during a swing on Aug. 3. Went for MRI on Aug. 4, which revealed a "subtle, mild oblique strain on the left side," according to manager Blake Butera. (Last updated: Aug. 4)
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OF James Wood on being placed on the 10-Day IL with a mild oblique strain on the left.
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Despite being on a seven game losing streak, the Washington Nationals are only six games back from the last NL Wild Card spot. There is still some hope. Its now or never for this season.
