""If you go to Rochester and watch the work he's put in, it's really fun to watch," Pearson said. "He's taking steps every day." This is all encouraging to the Nationals, who still see him as a cornerstone in their rebuilding plan. When he is ready, he'll fit in alongside James Wood, Daylen Lile and Jacob Young and will give the Nationals stability and control over their outfield through the"
Dylan Crews was optioned to Class AAA to reset away from major-league attention, and a call-up still appears some time away. The Nationals’ assistant general manager said Crews is making progress but is not yet ready, emphasizing swing decisions and ball flight. Defensively, he must be prepared to play all three outfield positions. Crews debuted in 2024 and produced limited results across 116 games due to injuries and a high chase rate. Early spring training numbers were also low. In recent play, he is hitting the ball harder, with a 50% hard-hit rate and improved exit velocity. His strikeout rate remains high, while his walk rate has risen. He is batting .278 in May over six games and has shown daily improvement in Rochester.
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