Shifts to DH as part of roster tweaks; keeps power potential in play while reducing defensive risk, adding upside for RBI and long-ball scenarios.

Wood has a stellar overall season but slowed in the second half; against LHP in Week 25, consider benching in daily formats or rely on right-handed matchups for potential power

<p>James Wood represents the power ceiling within the Nationals' pipeline, serving as a benchmark for House's development. Wood’s raw power highlights what House could become if he unlocks his pull-side juice and timing against high velocity pitches.</p><p>Wood’s presence underscores the Nationals’ need for big-hitting consistency from internal options. For House, matching or beating Wood's power would elevate his fantasy value from a solid floor to a true difference-maker in most formats.</p>

Wood, 22, is highlighted by a power-speed blend in his age-22 season, joining a small club of 27 HR, 76 BB, 15 SB levels that Acuña Jr. and Trout reached at or before 22. His trajectory complements Lile’s rookie surge as Washington builds toward a high-upside future.

Wood’s rare 6-foot-7 frame, quick bat, and elite exit velocity (94 mph) plus top-shelf swing speed (76.1 percentile) create a multi-tooled hitter whose movement and center-field defense amplify his overall excitement value.