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Nationals Option Dylan Crews to Rochester for Season Start

3/21/2026

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Dylan Crews (No. 2 pick in 2023) will not be on the Nationals' Opening Day roster.
Nationals optioned Dylan Crews to Rochester after hitting .103 in spring training and .211 in his two seasons.
Nationals manager Blake Butera said the decision serves the best interest of the player and organization.
The Nationals will start the season with James Wood, Jacob Young, Joey Wiemer, and Daylen Lile in the outfield.

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Dylan Crews (No. 2 pick in 2023) will not be on the Nationals' Opening Day roster.
Nationals optioned Dylan Crews to Rochester after hitting .103 in spring training and .211 in his two seasons.
Nationals manager Blake Butera said the decision serves the best interest of the player and organization.
The Nationals will start the season with James Wood, Jacob Young, Joey Wiemer, and Daylen Lile in the outfield.