"Lowe is the major prize of that trade as a former All-Star with eight years in the majors under is belt and a career wRC+ of 123, but even after bringing Lowe into the fold GM Ben Cherington told reporters (including Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) that the team hopes to add another "proven bat" to the roster this offseason beyond Lowe."
"and while bringing in a bat like Lowe to join and Bryan Reynolds as a locked-in, everyday player should help, it won't be enough to turn things around on its own. Lowe isn't the only viable bat the team has brought in, of course; Mangum posted a decent 95 wRC+ in his rookie seasons with the Rays last year and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him and freshly-acquired prospect Jhostynxon Garcia split time in left for the Pirates this season."
Pittsburgh completed a three-team trade with the Astros and Rays that sent right-hander Mike Burrows and brought in second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum, and left-hander Mason Montgomery. Lowe is a former All-Star with eight major-league seasons and a career wRC+ of 123, and the front office still hopes to add another proven bat this offseason. The Pirates ranked 28th with an 86 wRC+ last year, so one addition will not fully fix the lineup. Mangum posted a 95 wRC+ as a rookie and could share left field with prospect Jhostynxon Garcia. Top prospect Konnor Griffin could impact shortstop, and positional flexibility is creating competition at second and around the middle infield.
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