Wood started off the season in the bullpen for the Dodgers. After Rich Hill’s exit due to yet another blister problem, Wood got his shot in the rotation. His first game as a starter saw him struggle with command while only going 3.2 innings. His second start of the season wasn’t any better. He got knocked around pretty well by the Diamondbacks, surrendering four earned runs in just 4.2 innings.
Nevertheless, he had locked up a spot as a starting pitcher. His next two games he faced the Giants, once at home and once in San Francisco.