Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Dylan Crews is a 24-year-old outfielder who was demoted to Triple-A Rochester before Opening Day due to discipline issues and being rushed through the minor leagues. After receiving coaching to reduce his chase rate below 25% and improve his fly ball rate, Crews has shown significant improvement in May, hitting .291 with a .527 slugging percentage. He has been recalled to the Washington Nationals and is showing signs of a potential breakout with improved plate discipline and lift on the ball.
Strengths
- + Improved chase rate discipline in Triple-A
- + Strong May performance (.291 BA, .527 SLG in Rochester)
- + Better lift and authority on batted balls
- + Successfully addressed coaching feedback
- + Recalled to MLB after demonstrating improvement
- + Young age (24) with high upside potential
- + No. 2 overall pick in 2023 MLB Draft pedigree
Weaknesses
- - Previously demoted before Opening Day due to lack of discipline
- - History of being rushed through minor leagues
- - Prior injury concerns
- - Mixed overall statistics despite recent improvements
- - Needs to maintain consistency at MLB level
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