"2025 was a strange year for Nathaniel Lowe. He was coming off 4 straight years averaging 2.8 bWAR per season with a .274/.359./.432 batting line. He was joining a new team - the Washington Nationals - who many believed to be something of a sleeper in the National League with young stars James Wood and CJ Abrams. Lowe was positioned to be a key veteran presence with playoff and World Series experience."
"Lowe bounced back with Boston while hitting .280/.370/.420 with 2 home runs over 34 games. He solidified the first base position and removed Abraham Toro from the equation. His platoon with Romy Gonzalez gave Alex Cora matchups. As players were being crossed out for the season Lowe arrived and played out the string. When they absolutely needed someone to stay in the lineup Nathaniel Lowe was there. After losing Triston Casas early in the season they finally had someone who could hold down first base."
"But while Lowe had 34 games with Boston they weren't all part of his Fountain of Youth! The first 17 games in Boston Lowe did bounce back. He hit .294/.362/.510 with both of his home runs. The next 17: .265/.377/.327. Which looking at the OBP is not nothing. But with no home runs and just 3 doubles (just like the first 17), you're looking at a poor showing for a slugger."
Nathaniel Lowe entered 2025 after four seasons averaging 2.8 bWAR with a .274/.359/.432 batting line. He signed with the Washington Nationals but produced a .665 OPS, drew trade rumors, and was designated for assignment. Lowe joined Boston and over 34 games hit .280/.370/.420 with two home runs, solidifying first base and replacing Abraham Toro. The first 17 games in Boston yielded a .294/.362/.510 line with both homers, while the next 17 fell to .265/.377/.327 with no homers and limited extra-base power. A late ninth-inning two-run homer provided a brief clutch moment. Triston Casas's expected recovery makes Lowe's return unlikely.
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