James Wood Overcomes Second-Half Struggles After 30-HR Season

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood put together a phenomenal 2026 campaign with 30 home runs, an .891 OPS, and the league's highest exit velocity, barrel rate, and hard-hit rate. Despite his exceptional first half and 4.1 WAR, Wood struggled significantly after the All-Star break for the second straight season, battling an oblique injury in August and finishing September without a home run.