Is it time to worry about James Wood’s second half struggles?

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood completed a strong overall season, finishing in the top three across every major offensive category for the club. Wood established new career highs in WAR and on-base percentage while earning his second career All-Star selection, helping maintain an offense that remained near the top of the league even after trading Luis Garcia Jr.

Despite his strong overall numbers, Wood experienced a significant performance drop following the All-Star break for the second consecutive year. The downturn continued a troubling pattern of second-half struggles after exceptional first-half production, raising questions about his consistency down the stretch.