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Angels Land Josh Lowe as Rays Get Gavin Lux, Reds Add Brock Burke in Confirmed Three-Team Trade

The move addresses targeted gaps for all three teams entering 2026.

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The Angels are on track to acquire outfielder Josh Lowe, pictured, from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade that sends left-handed relief pitcher Brock Burke to the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in action against the New York Yankees during Game Five of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 7-6. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Clubs announced the four-player swap Friday: Los Angeles acquires OF Josh Lowe, Tampa Bay adds INF Gavin Lux and RHP Chris Clark, and Cincinnati obtains LHP Brock Burke.
  • Roster fit drove the exchange: the Angels sought a left-handed outfield bat, the Rays targeted second base help, and the Reds reinforced their bullpen from the left side.
  • Contract status: Lowe is under control through 2028 with a $2.6 million 2026 salary; Lux agreed to $5.525 million for 2026 in his final arbitration year; Burke signed for $2.325 million and can be a free agent after 2026.
  • Recent form: Lowe followed a 2023 breakout with two injury-hampered seasons, Lux hit .269/.350/.374 in 2025, Burke posted a 3.36 ERA in 69 appearances last year, and Clark logged a 4.73 ERA across A to Double-A.
  • The deal also reshapes depth charts, with reports noting opportunities for Reds prospects such as Sal Stewart and a clearer second-base path in Tampa Bay.