"The deal looks like a rather good one for Pittsburgh. Getting Lowe who is an everyday outfielder, capable of 25+ home runs when he's healthy. Mangum was worth 1.6 bWAR last year in his first full season in the majors and hit .296/.330/.368 in 118 games with 27 stolen bases. The left-hander Montgomery will compete for a bullpen role with the Pirates in 2026."
"All the Pirates gave up was the 26-year-old Burrows, who could be a really good front line starter at some point in his career. 2025 was his first full season in the majors and Burrows put together a solid year. He got into 23 games, including 19 starts for the Pirates with an ERA+ of 109, striking out 97 batters in 96 innings."
"This bodes well for the Blue Jays who see a division rival in the Rays lose some assets, none more notable than Lowe who has produced a 17.8 bWAR over his eight year career. In 73 games against the Blue Jays, Lowe has slashed .268/.354/.571 with an OPS of .924 and 21 home runs - the most against any single team. In 2025 alone, Lowe hit .356 with an OPS of 1.116"
The three-team trade sends Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and left-hander Mason Montgomery to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Houston Astros acquire Mike Burrows from Pittsburgh. The Tampa Bay Rays receive prospects outfielder Jacob Melton and right-hander Anderson Brito; Melton was Houston's No. 2 prospect and Brito No. 7. Lowe has a career 17.8 bWAR and has been especially effective against Toronto, hitting .268/.354/.571 with 21 homers in 73 games and posting a .356 average with a 1.116 OPS in 2025. Mangum delivered 1.6 bWAR and 27 stolen bases in 2025. Burrows made 19 starts with a 109 ERA+ and 97 strikeouts in 96 innings.
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