New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Washington Nationals designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment to make room for outfielder Dylan Crews, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list after a nearly three-month absence.

This decision, coming just a day after Lowe's first career grand slam, has sparked discussions about the Nationals' roster strategy and Lowe's next steps in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Nathaniel Lowe, acquired from the Texas Rangers in the offseason for left-hander Robert Garcia, was expected to anchor the Nationals' lineup at first base. However, his 2025 campaign fell short of expectations.

Lowe hit .216/.292/.373 with 16 home runs and 68 RBIs in 119 games, a significant drop from his .274/.359/.432 slash line...