Overview
- Tampa Bay picked up Lowe’s $11.5 million club option and is taking calls, keeping him under control through 2026 before free agency.
- MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Pirates have inquired, with Pittsburgh seeking left-handed power and lacking a settled second baseman at PNC Park.
- The Athletic reports the Reds have discussed Lowe, though his fit at second base is complicated by Matt McLain’s presence and options, with flexibility via DH, first base or left field.
- Lowe produced 31 home runs with a .256/.307/.477 line over 134 games in 2025, while posting -14 Defensive Runs Saved and -13 Outs Above Average and missing time with ankle and oblique issues.
- The Rays have asked on Ketel Marte and have considered scenarios involving Lowe, though Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen has described a Marte trade as unlikely.