"The Washington Nationals have more outfielders than they know what to do with. It's a good problem to have, especially when you consider that this is the same team that started Eddie Rosario in center field on Opening Day 2024, but it's still a problem the team needs to find a solution for sooner or later. For all intents and purposes, let's assume that there's room for four dedicated outfielders on the Major League roster, plus a DH that could be used as"
"Crews came up as a center fielder. At the collegiate level, he only spent his freshman year in right field before moving to center full time as a sophomore and junior. He continued playing center in the weeks following his professional debut, but the team decided to acclimate him to right field with Jacob Young looking, at least at the time, like the primary option in center. Dylan's stayed mostly in right field since then, moving over to center on Young's off days."
The Nationals currently possess an excess of outfielders, with roster construction constrained to roughly four everyday outfield spots plus a rotating DH. James Wood and Dylan Crews are effectively guaranteed roster spots, though their defensive alignments remain in flux: Crews shifted from collegiate center to pro right field while showing elite sprint speed, and Wood appears destined for left field. Jacob Young has occupied center but his availability may decrease in 2026, increasing opportunities in center. The front office faces decisions about playing time, positional fit, and whether to trade or reassign surplus outfield talent.
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