Washington is giving their big slugger a day off.
This will be new for James Wood.
Since being called up to the major leagues by the Washington Nationals, Wood has been in the lineup, every day.
For 174 games in a row, Wood started for the Nats.
On Sunday, Wood rests.
The Nationals have given Wood his first career game off at the MLB level on the final day before the All-Star break.
For good reason, too: Wood will let it rip in the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Atlanta.
The Nationals have chartered a plane for their All Stars, Wood and MacKenzie Gore, to head to Atlanta in style.
Wood will be freshened up and ready to try and win a home run crown on Monday before the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday.
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