The Washington Nationals have signed outfielder Jacob Young to a contract extension, a move that could reshape the team's outfield alignment and impact top prospect Dylan Crews. Young, who wears number 30, and Crews, number 3, were photographed together during a September 12, 2025 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park.
The extension signals the organization's commitment to Young as a regular contributor. For Crews, the 2023 first-round pick and one of baseball's most highly regarded prospects, the development adds another layer to his path toward consistent major-league playing time. Both players profile as center-field options, creating a potential logjam unless the club deploys one in a corner spot or uses a platoon arrangement.
Washington's front office has not publicly detailed how the roster puzzle will be solved, but the Young deal suggests the team values his defensive versatility and contact-oriented approach at the plate. Crews, known for his advanced hit tool and on-base skills, remains a cornerstone of the franchise's long-term plans.
