What does the Washington Nationals extension of Jacob Young mean for Dylan Crews?

Sam Sallick analyzes whether Jacob Young's recent contract extension with the Washington Nationals could make Dylan Crews a potential trade candidate. Following Young's four-year, $23 million deal, Washington holds long-term control over multiple young outfielders, creating a surplus that executive Paul Toboni could potentially leverage in the trade market.

Sallick notes that while Crews has struggled with a .217 batting average over 225 major league games, his raw power and underlying metrics remain appealing to rival teams. The Nationals could choose to trade Crews from their outfield surplus, though Sallick suggests maintaining an outfield and designated hitter rotation remains a viable option.