The Washington Nationals placed pitcher Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain, two days after the veteran right-hander gave up a season-high seven runs in a loss to Detroit.

The Nationals have placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain after he allowed a season-high seven runs in three innings Wednesday against the Tigers.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood accepted an invitation to the Home Run Derby on Thursday afternoon. He then celebrated with a five-hit performance in an 11-7 win against the Detroit Tigers that established a new piece of franchise history.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood delivered a flawless performance at the plate Thursday, going five-for-five and further cementing his status as one of baseball’s brightest young stars.

The Washington Nationals have had a tough season, there is no doubt about that, but one of their brightest points has been the emergence of young outfielder Jam