The Washington Nationals face the Mets today with Mitchell Parker starting, showcasing the competition for the fifth rotation spot amid Grapefruit League play. James Wood leads the team offensively, achieving a high OPS with multiple hits. Manager Dave Martinez praises Wood's performance while noting the closeness of the battle for the fifth starter position against DJ Herz. With their current record at 10-9-1, the Nationals are wrapping up their Grapefruit League schedule and will evaluate their bullpen depth.
[Wood] is getting ready in time. He's not really trying to do a whole lot, which is awesome. His hands, he's staying through the zone a really long time. To see him turn on balls like that, knowing he can do that, it was great.
He bounced back and did well. I could see things in the past unraveling on him, but he came back strong. And I wanted to get him out of there on a positive. I told him: 'I know in your mind you don't think you did well. But to watch you come back and bounce back and get outs..."
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