Nationals Option Brady House

By Anthony Franco | at May 18, 2026 10:48pm CDT The Nationals announced they’ve optioned third baseman Brady House to Triple-A Rochester. That creates an active roster spot opening, which they’ll reportedly fill tomorrow by recalling former #2 overall pick Dylan Crews. It’s a surprise demotion, as House has started 38 of Washington’s 48 games this year. He was in the lineup for tonight’s extra-inning loss to the Mets and still hitting third in Blake Butera’s lineup. Despite continuing to hit him in the middle of the order, the Nats now decide to send House down for his first work...