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It\u2019s the first time in his major league career that the two-time all-star is on the IL. Andrew Pinckney will be called up from Class AAA to replace him.<\/strong><\/p>

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Nationals outfielder James Wood will be out for at least 10 days. (Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

PHILADELPHIA \u2014 The Washington Nationals are placing two-time all-star James Wood on the injured list for the first time in his major league career.<\/p>\n

Wood suffered a mild left oblique strain on a swing in the top of the seventh inning of Monday night\u2019s 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He remained in the game initially because running and throwing felt fine, he said, but when he tried to take a couple of swings, something didn\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n

Wood had an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed the strain. The team is hopeful it will be a short stint on the injured list.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was actually pretty happy,\u201d manager Blake Butera said of the results. \u201cAnytime someone feels their side on a swing, I haven\u2019t been around many where the results came back this good. There\u2019s been some obliques that people have missed three, four months because of these things. \u2026 So the fact I heard the doctor had to really look for it to find it is a good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andrew Pinckney will be recalled from Class AAA to replace Wood. Pinckney\u2019s first appearance will be his MLB debut.<\/p>

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The call-up is a long time coming. Pinckney, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB draft, has been with the Rochester Red Wings since midway through the 2024 season. He was hitting .271 with a .770 OPS and can play all three outfield positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s earned an opportunity, so he\u2019s a great guy, and he works hard,\u201d Wood said. \u201cObviously I\u2019ll be rooting for him and super excited for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wood\u2019s injury is another blow for the Nationals\u2019 offense after a six-game losing streak. The team traded away Curtis Mead and Luis Garc\u00eda Jr., two of their top contributors, and will now be without Wood, one of the best hitters in the league, for at least the next 10 days. Wood, who has played in every game this season, was hitting .265 with 30 home runs.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s still able to work out as long as he\u2019s not aggravating the strain, Wood said, which should help him stay in baseball shape.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, it\u2019s not what you want to hear,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I feel like I\u2019m in good hands here. So hopefully, once we get off, we\u2019ll be in better shape.\u201d<\/p>

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