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James Wood gets the call

MLB's No. 3 overall prospect to join Nationals

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No. 3 prospect to debut

21-year-old James Wood, the Nationals' top prospect, is set to make his MLB debut Monday

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He's been dialed in

Acquired in the '22 blockbuster trade for Juan Soto, Wood slashed .353/.463/.595 with 10 HRs through 52 Triple-A games this year

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He owns a career .302 average and .941 OPS in the Minors

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He can do it all!

Not just known for his bat, Wood can play all 3 OF positions AND can swipe a bag -- he's hit double-digits in every Minor League season

What to expect

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His 6-foot-7 frame puts him in elite company. He can join Aaron Judge and Oneil Cruz as the only players that tall to homer in '24

Where will he rank among Washington's most exciting callups?

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