The 2022 Juan Soto trade is now yielding benefits for the Washington Nationals. A highlight of this trade was acquiring left fielder James Wood, who has emerged as a promising player in the challenging National League East. After 76 games this season, he boasts a .279 batting average, 19 doubles, 20 home runs, 56 RBIs, and nine stolen bases. The model from SportsLine predicts Wood will surpass 0.5 total bases, estimating 1.8 total bases and ranking this as a five-star choice.

• James Wood, Nationals, over 0.5 total bases (-172) Wood has recorded hits in seven of 11 recent games, including five multi-hit outings. In an April match versus the Dodgers, he went 4-for-10, with three home runs and seven RBIs. Against the New York Mets earlier this month, he achieved a .500 batting average in a series, going 6-for-12. After a strong performance against the Rockies, where he hit two homers, expectations are high.

• Emerson Hancock, Mariners, under 3.5 total earned runs (+125)
  Competing at Wrigley Field under potentially warm conditions, Hancock has shown solid performance in recent outings, repeatedly allowing three or fewer earned runs. His prediction suggests 2.1 earned runs with a five-star rating.

• Pete Alonso, Mets, over 0.5 RBI (+105)
  With crucial matchups ahead, Alonso is expected to excel. He recently went 1-for-3 with a home run against the Phillies, maintaining a strong season batting average of .291, along with a solid track record against Philadelphia.

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