James Wood Shatters Nationals History | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 27th, James Wood just made some serious Nationals history. He's the first player since Adam Dunn to hit 30 home runs in two consecutive seasons. This past Sunday, he smacked two dingers in a win against the Diamondbacks, bringing his season total to 30 He's not just a one-trick pony either. Wood is batting 271 with 72 RBIs and has even swiped 15 bases. He's leading the team in home runs and is near the top in a bunch of other key offensive categories. He's really become the engine for this Nationals offense. Now, with numbers like these, his name is popping up in trade talks. Even though the team is playing better, sitting at 54 wins and 52 losses, they're still thinking long-term. It's a bit wild to consider trading a guy who's under contract until 2031 and is performing this well.
The buzz around him might get louder down the road, especially if he keeps hitting like this and starts demanding a bigger paycheck. If the team can't afford him then, a trade could make more sense. But for now, he's just focused on stacking up those numbers and making history.
So, James Wood is definitely a name to watch. He's already etching his name in the Nationals record books, and it looks like he's just getting started. We'll see how this season and his future with the team unfolds. From your team, powered by AI, this is Washington Nationals News Today.
I'm Corey with the story.