Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Top MLB prospect to be called up next week

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Aug 23, 2024 4:38 PM ET

The Washington Nationals continue their youth movement by promoting their top prospect.

Dylan Crews, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft, will be called up by the Nationals on Monday, according to Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan. The plan is for Crews to debut when Washington hosts the New York Yankees.

Sources: Nationals top prospect Dylan Crews is expected to be called up to make his MLB debut in DC on Monday night against the Yankees.

Crews and Wood, together at Nationals Park for the first time, opposing Juan Soto and the Yankees.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 23, 2024

Only Pittsburgh Pirates pitching phenom Paul Skenes was selected ahead of Crews in the draft. Crews was viewed as the second-best prospect and best position player. He has not disappointed in the minors, hitting .271 with eight home runs in 48 games at Triple-A this season.

Fellow top prospect James Wood also debuted this year. The organization appears to have a bright future, and they are starting to display it.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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