Overview
- Multiple outlets reported a three-team, four-player swap late Thursday sending Josh Lowe to the Angels, Gavin Lux and Chris Clark to the Rays, and Brock Burke to the Reds.
- The clubs had not confirmed the trade at the time of reporting, with an official announcement anticipated as soon as Friday.
- The Angels are adding a left-handed bat and outfield depth in Lowe, 28, who excelled in 2023 but missed significant time with oblique injuries in 2024 and 2025.
- Tampa Bay addresses an infield need by acquiring Lux, who hit .269/.350/.374 over 140 games for Cincinnati last season, and also picks up pitching prospect Chris Clark.
- Cincinnati bolsters its bullpen with left-hander Burke, who posted a 3.36 ERA and 52 strikeouts across 69 appearances for the Angels in 2025.