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Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood heading to 10-day injured list with left oblique strain
An MRI showed a mild strain, and the Nationals recalled Andrew Pinckney from Triple-A Rochester as Wood begins recovery.
- On Monday, Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood suffered a left oblique strain while batting against the Philadelphia Phillies, landing him on the 10-day injured list.
- Wood felt discomfort on his final swing during the seventh inning, and an MRI on Tuesday confirmed a mild strain, Nationals manager Blake Butera said.
- Before his injury, the 23-year-old had played in all 114 games for Washington, batting.265 with 30 homers and 73 RBIs following his second All-Star selection last month.
- Manager Butera announced the Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Andrew Pinckney from Triple-A Rochester to fill the roster spot created by Wood's absence.
- Amid a six-game losing streak entering Tuesday, the Nationals were sellers at the trade deadline, parting with infielders Luis García Jr. and Curtis Mead plus starting pitcher Foster Griffin.
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Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood heading to 10-day injured list with left oblique strain
Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood is headed to the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
·New York, United States
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Wood placed on IL with mild oblique strain; OF Pinckney promoted
PHILADELPHIA -- Nationals outfielder James Wood is heading to the injured list for the first time in his big league career. After exiting Monday's 6-3 loss to the Phillies experiencing discomfort on a swing, the two-time All-Star underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday that revealed the injury.
·New York, United States
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