July 13, 2025
AnalysisAfter starting 174 consecutive games to begin his tenure with the Nationals, Wood will receive his first day off in more than a year while he preps for a busy week in Atlanta, where he'll be participating in the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game. He's also in the midst of a 3-for-29 slump since a five-hit game July 3 versus Detroit.
Alex Call will spell Wood in left field in the Nationals' final game of the first half.