"The 31-year-old Lowe has been a consistently above-average hitter throughout his big league tenure, dating all the way back to his MLB debut in 2018. That includes 2025, when Lowe belted 31 home runs in just 134 games. The lefty-swinging slugger turned in an overall .256/.307/.477 batting line. While his 6.9% walk rate was the lowest of his career, Lowe's 91.1 mph average exit velocity and 46.4% hard-hit rate were some of the best he's posted in his eight major league seasons."
"Over the course of those eight big league campaigns, Lowe is a .247/.326/.481 hitter with 157 home runs, 126 doubles, 12 triples, 33 steals, a 9.4% walk rate and a 27.3% strikeout rate. He's typically graded out as a solid defensive second baseman, though he was dogged by both Defensive Runs Saved (-14) and Statcast's Outs Above Average (-13) during the 2025 season. It bears mentioning that he missed time with ankle and oblique injuries in '25, either of which could have impacted him defensively."
Brandon Lowe's $11.5MM club option was exercised, making him set to reach free agency next winter while the Rays listen to offers. Teams including the Pirates and Reds have inquired. Lowe has produced consistent above-average offense since his 2018 debut, hitting 31 homers in 2025 with a .256/.307/.477 line, strong exit velocity, and hard-hit rate. Career totals include a .247/.326/.481 slash with 157 home runs. Defensive metrics declined in 2025 amid ankle and oblique injuries, adding to a lengthy injury history that includes back issues, a shin bone bruise and a fractured kneecap. Pittsburgh represents a natural fit given its need for left-handed power.
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