The Washington Post's Andrew Golden reports that Crews will play four or five innings for Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday and then travel to the nation's capital. Crews was officially placed on the injured list with his left oblique strain on May 21. He hurt himself on a check swing.

The Washington Nationals designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment on Thursday in the midst of his disappointing season.

As the Nationals continue to develop and evaluate their young talent, they designated one of their most veteran players for assignment. Washington DFA’d first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to make room for the return of outfielder Dylan Crews,