Washington has requested unconditional release waivers on first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, days after it designated him for assignment. “We have young players, and I think we want to see them play,” interim manager Miguel Cairo said earlier this week after the team DFA’d Lowe to make room for the return of Dylan Crews.

The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on Saturday after he was designated for assignment Thursday. Lowe was batting just .216 but was second on the Nationals with 68 RBIs and tied for second with 16 homers.

Texas traded Lowe in December of 2024 to shed salary and acquire a projectable left-handed arm for the bullpen.

Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe had one of the best games of his seven-year career Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Lowe hit his first-career grand slam and reached base two other times in a tight 8-7 win.

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 Mike Rizzo era with the Washington Nationals received a tough blow to his legacy after his prized offseason acquisition was Designated for Assignment on Thursday.