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Nationals Cut Nathaniel Lowe, Promote Young Talent

8/15/2025

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The Washington Nationals designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment after a season with a .216 batting average, 16 homers, and 68 RBIs.
Acquired from the Texas Rangers, Lowe was the highest-paid player at $10.3 million but had the worst performance of his career.
Dylan Crews was reinstated from the injured list to take Lowe's roster spot.
Lowe can become a free agent if he rejects an outright assignment.
The Nationals plan to increase playing time for younger first basemen.

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The Washington Nationals designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment after a season with a .216 batting average, 16 homers, and 68 RBIs.
Acquired from the Texas Rangers, Lowe was the highest-paid player at $10.3 million but had the worst performance of his career.
Dylan Crews was reinstated from the injured list to take Lowe's roster spot.
Lowe can become a free agent if he rejects an outright assignment.
The Nationals plan to increase playing time for younger first basemen.