Overview

• Sources report Boston is finalizing a waiver claim to add veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe pending an official announcement.
• Washington will cover the bulk of Lowe’s remaining $10.3 million salary, limiting the Red Sox’s cost to a prorated MLB-minimum rate.
• Lowe is a former Silver Slugger and Gold Glove recipient whose 2025 line (.216/.292/.373 with 16 homers) with Washington fell short of his earlier Rangers production.
• The move addresses Boston’s ongoing first-base vacancy after Triston Casas underwent season-ending knee surgery in May.
• As a left-handed hitter, Lowe is expected to take most starts against right-handed pitchers and preserve Romy Gonzalez’s role versus southpaws while reducing Abraham Toro’s playing time.