Nationals call up top prospect OF Dylan Crews for Monday debut

Field Level Media|published: Mon 26th August, 09:37 2024

Jul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; National League Future outfielder Dylan Crews (3) warms up before the game against the American League Future team during the Major league All-Star Futures game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Outfielder Dylan Crews is expected to make his major league debut for the Washington Nationals on Monday when they open a three-game series with the visiting New York Yankees.

Crews was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, one day after Washington optioned catcher Riley Adams to the minor league club to make room for the 22-year-old.

According to MLB Pipeline, Crews is the No. 1 prospect in the Nationals' organization. He is also rated as the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball. Baseball America ranks Crews No. 4 overall among prospects and the No. 1 defensive outfielder.

Crews, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft, started the season at Double-A Harrisburg before getting promoted to Triple-A. In 100 games between both minor league levels, Crews hit .270 with 13 home runs, 68 RBIs and 25 stolen bases.

The Nationals announcement Monday confirmed Crews would make his debut and become the eighth Washington prospect to play in his first major league game this year.

The Nationals head into Monday's meeting with New York carrying a 59-72 record, 11 1/2 games removed from the third and final National League wild-card spot.

--Field Level Media