What happened: During the Washington Nationals' 'Toy Story 5 Day' promotion, outfielder James Wood signed memorabilia with his 'Woody' nickname instead of his legal name. The gesture occurred during a 'Signature Sunday' session following a giveaway featuring the slugger styled as the Pixar character.
Why it matters: Wood's embrace of the 'Woody' persona highlights his growing bond with the D.C. fanbase. During the promotional weekend, he hit his 20th home run of the 2026 season, becoming the first National since Juan Soto to record consecutive 20-homer seasons and cementing his status as a franchise cornerstone.
By the numbers: 2026 Stats: .281 AVG, 20 HR, 46 RBI, .972 OPS. Wood leads MLB with a 95.7 mph average exit velocity and a 58.5% hard-hit rate through 72 games.
What to watch: The Nationals open a new series in Kansas City against the Royals on Monday night.