"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"
"Most intriguingly, the Nationals are set to recall Dylan Crews to the majors following a recent tear and a shocking spring training demotion, and there is a lot of optimism that this time it is permanently. The new front office under Paul Toboni has been unafraid to make bold moves, and Crews not making the Opening Day roster was one of the most indicative signs of that belief system."
"For a guy who had Crews' pedigree coming out of college, there is a very real argument that his development was stunted by the previous regime. He was rushed to the big leagues after not really dominating any level in the minors, and he ended up paying the price after he got to the show. Just like Seaver King, who got promoted to AAA yesterday, perhaps Dylan Crews can be the next former Nationals' 1st-rounder to repair his stock."
"In 116 career games in the majors, Crews has slashed .211/.282/.352, good for a .634 OPS to go along with 13 homers, 35 RBIs, and 29 stolen bases. Those numbers aren't terrible, but for a #2 pick and a guy who was viewed as "can't miss" out of college, he has underwhelmed. Taking a look at his numbers so far with AAA Rochester, and you might think it is more of the same with him not exactly dominating the lower level."
The Nationals lost to the Mets in extra innings, while roster changes became the main focus. Dylan Crews is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Rochester after a recent surge and a surprising spring training demotion. The move reflects a new front office approach under Paul Toboni that includes bold decisions. Crews previously reached the majors quickly without dominating minor-league levels, and his development may have been affected by the prior regime. His major-league production has been modest for a former high draft pick, though he has shown flashes of five-tool ability. Triple-A performance is expected to indicate whether he can restore his value.
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