Dylan Crews gets a second chance as the Washington Nationals recall the former top prospect
After showing under the hood improvements this month, the Nats have decided the time is right to promote Dylan Crews
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Dylan Crews #3 of the Washington Nationals runs the bases against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a shock when Dylan Crews was demoted at the end of Spring Training, but we knew he would be back. Just over a month and a half into the season, Dylan Crews is back and has a huge opportunity to prove himself.
Crews got off to a shaky start in AAA but has been rounding into form lately. The Nationals are expected to recall Dylan Crews from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the decision. https://t.
co/Cs3uNcFsCp — Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) May 18, 2026 This is obviously a big moment in Crews’ career. The former second overall pick’s career has not gone according to plan so far. He has a .
634 career OPS in 412 MLB at bats. When Crews was at LSU, he was seen as one of the safest draft prospects in some time. His combination of athleticism, hitting ability and power was rare.