The Washington Nationals designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment on Thursday in the midst of his disappointing season. The move was made as Washington activated outfielder Dylan Crews (left oblique strain) from the 60-day injured list.

The Washington Nationals have designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment and reinstated outfielder Dylan Crews from the 60-day injured list.

A day after hitting his first career grand slam, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe was designated for assignment by the Nationals to make room for the return of outfielder Dylan Crews, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Thursday.