Brandon Lowe
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Jun 29 2025Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe accounted for the Rays' only run of Sunday's game with a leadoff home run in the ninth inning. The long ball extended his hitting streak to 16 games, during which he's gone deep five times while tallying 13 RBI and 16 runs scored.
Jun 27 2025Lowe went 3-for-5 with a double, three-run home run, an RBI single and an additional run scored in Friday's 22-8 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe capped off the Rays' six-run second inning with a three-run homer to right-center field off Tomoyuki Sugano. Lowe brought home another run in the fourth, and his four RBI tied a season high. He extended his hitting streak to 14 games, during which he's slashed a blistering .404/.433/.649 with 13 runs scored, four home runs and 11 RBI in 60 plate appearances.
Jun 25 2025Lowe went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although it was a quiet night in the run-producing department, Lowe pushed his hitting streak up to 12 games. The slugging second baseman is slashing .396/.431/.563 during that streak, adding two home runs, two doubles, six RBI and 10 runs scored. Dating back to May 13, Lowe has maintained a .340 batting average while tallying at least one hit in 34 of 38 games during this stretch.
Jun 18 2025Lowe went 1-for-1 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was out of the lineup with lefty Trevor Rogers on the mound, but he entered the game in the fifth inning as a pinch hitter. He blasted a two-run homer to tie the game at 8-8, his 15th long ball of the season and fourth across 16 games in June. Lowe has gone 20-for-60 with 10 RBI and 15 runs scored in the month.
Jun 16 2025Lowe went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After launching his 14th home run of the season as part of a multi-hit game, Lowe has now hit safely in five straight games and has recorded multiple hits in four of those five contests. In that streak, he is 10-for-22 (.455 batting average) with one double, two walks and three RBIs. The 30-year-old is slashing .260/.311/.457 in 258 at-bats.
Jun 14 2025Lowe went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has had hits come in bunches in June, as Friday marked his third multi-hit game across 11 starts in the month. He began the Rays' rally in the sixth inning with a single and came around to score, giving him eight runs scored in that same 11-game span.
Jun 8 2025Lowe went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Saturday's 11-10 loss to the Marlins in extras. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe hit his 13th home run on the season Saturday and knocked in his 34th RBI of the year in the process. The 30-year-old is on pace to top 30 home runs and 80 RBI, which would be his best season since 2021 -- the last time he was healthy enough to play more than 109 games. He is currently slashing .247/.298/.454 for the campaign.
Jun 4 2025Lowe went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe blasted his 12th homer of the season, and he added to a red-hot stretch at the plate recently. Across his last 20 games, the slugging second baseman is batting .359 (28-for-78) with seven homers, six doubles, 15 RBI and 19 runs scored. Lowe has seven multi-hit efforts during this period, also tallying at least one hit in 18 of these contests.
May 30 2025Lowe is not in the Rays' starting lineup against the Astros on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will begin Friday's contest on the bench while Curtis Mead starts at second base and bats seventh. Lowe is in the midst of a 12-game hitting streak and has gone 16-for-43 (.372) with one steal, 12 runs scored, four home runs and six RBI in that span.
May 28 2025Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe opened the scoring in the fourth inning Wednesday, launching his 11th home run of the year off Pablo Lopez. The 30-year-old Lowe has been as hot as any player in baseball of late -- he's recorded at least one hit in 11 straight games while batting .393 with six homers and a 1.219 OPS in his last 15 contests. He's now slashing .249/.298/.446 through 208 plate appearances this season with 30 RBI, 27 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases.
May 25 2025Lowe went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a second run scored in Sunday's 13-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe got Tampa's offense started in Sunday's rout, launching a 407-foot blast off Chris Bassitt, his 10th homer of the year and third in his last four games. Lowe's been hot at the plate, recording at least one hit in 11 of his last 12 contests -- he's 17-for-44 (.386) in that span. His slash line is up to .238/.291/.425 with 29 RBI, 24 runs scored and two stolen bases across 196 plate appearances this season.
May 21 2025Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is in the midst of an impressive stretch at the plate, as he has at least one hit in eight of his last nine appearances. He's gone 12-for-33 with three home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Despite the hot stretch, Lowe still has a disappointing .159 ISO and .382 slugging percentage across 185 plate appearances on the season.
May 15 2025Lowe went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe quickly opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the first inning, and he did the same thing to close out the scoring in the ninth. He torched Toronto pitching in this three-game series, going 7-for-13 with three extra-base hits and six RBI. That has Lowe's OPS up to .645 on the year, his highest mark since he was at .660 following an April 16 game versus the Red Sox. He's batting .220 with seven homers, 24 RBI, 17 runs scored, a stolen base and two doubles over 162 plate appearances.
May 10 2025Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He drove a Jose Quintana sinker deep to right field in the fourth inning -- Lowe's first homer, and only his third hit, off a southpaw this season. It's an encouraging sign for the second baseman, who has had trouble getting much loft on the ball in the early going and sports a career-low 33.7 percent flyball rate so far in 2025. He also carries a career-worst 6.4 percent walk rate, leading to a rough .200/.250/.323 slash line with five homers, one steal, 13 runs and 18 RBI through 34 games.
May 8 2025Lowe is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe plays against most lefties -- including each of the previous two times the Rays have faced a southpaw -- but he will take a seat in this one against left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Curtis Mead will occupy second base and bat sixth.
May 4 2025Lowe went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two walks Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe managed to drive in a pair with a single in the fourth inning, though he still hasn't snapped out of a slow start to the season. He's hitting only .203 paired with a 28.1 percent strikeout rate, but most problematic has been his lack of power. Lowe's only extra-base hits of the season have been his four home runs, leading to just a .102 ISO across 128 plate appearances.
May 2 2025Lowe is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Max Fried on the mound for the Yankees, Lowe will take a seat. Curtis Mead is getting the start at second base and batting eighth. Lowe is hitting .209/.248/.318 with four home runs, 15 RBI, nine runs scored and a 6:31 BB:K across 117 plate appearances to begin the season.
Apr 20 2025Lowe went 1-for-5 with two RBI on Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has struggled for the last two weeks, recording only eight hits across 45 at-bats with no multi-hit performances. He has still managed to record seven RBI in that span and is striking out at only 21.3 percent of the time, suggesting his results should improve.
Apr 18 2025Lowe is not in the Rays' starting lineup against the Yankees on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Yankees sending southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound, the lefty-hitting Lowe will begin Friday's contest in the dugout while Curtis Mead starts at second base and bats third. Lowe has opened the season slashing .239/.268/.373 with three walks, six runs scored, three homers and 11 RBI in 71 plate appearances.
Apr 16 2025Lowe is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started Opening Day versus a lefty but has been absent from the lineup each of the three times the Rays have faced a southpaw since then. Coco Montes will play second base and bat seventh in Wednesday's series finale.
Apr 13 2025Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Chris Sale toeing the rubber for Atlanta, Lowe will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed bats Jonathan Aranda and Kameron Misner. Coco Montes will enter the lineup in Lowe's stead, occupying second base and batting seventh.
Apr 9 2025Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the hill for the Angels, the Rays will counter with a lineup made up entirely of right-handed and switch hitters. Curtis Mead will spell Lowe at second base and will bat third.
Apr 5 2025Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe popped his third home run of the season in the third inning and now has at least one hit in six of his eight starts. He's hit primarily second in the Rays' order, helping him record at least on RBI in four of his last six contests.
Apr 1 2025Lowe went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk, three RBI and two runs in Tuesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe buoyed the Rays with a two-run blast in the fourth and added another RBI with a base knock in the eighth. He's enjoyed a productive homestand to open up the 2025 season and is the team leader in hits (seven), RBI (five) and home runs (two) through the first five games of the year.
Mar 30 2025Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays veteran took Ryan Feltner deep in the first inning for his first long ball of the season, slugging it 409 feet to right field. Lowe closed out his opening weekend by going 4-for-13 (.308) at the plate and drawing three consecutive starts, including against the left-handed Kyle Freeland on Opening Day. The 30-year-old entered the season with a career .245/.330/.482 slash line and could be poised for significant power output thanks to the dimensions of George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Rays' current home park.
Mar 28 2025Lowe is starting at second base and batting third in Friday's opener versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not only is the left-handed hitting Lowe in the lineup against southpaw Kyle Freeland, but he's hitting in the middle of the order. Lowe has been better versus righties (.833 OPS) than lefties (.737 OPS) in his career, but he had an .835 OPS against left-handers in 2024.
Mar 10 2025Lowe went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The wind aided Lowe, but he managed to take Chris Sale yard in the third inning. The performance was notable because it was a homer off of one of the best left-handed pitchers in the league and because it was his second consecutive game with a long ball. Even on a platoon-heavy team, Lowe projects to be the Rays' everyday second baseman while occupying a premium spot in the lineup.
Nov 1 2024The Rays exercised Lowe's $10 million club option for 2025 on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's possible the Rays will look to trade Lowe as his salary escalates, but picking up the option was a fairly easy call. They also have an $11.5 million club option for 2026. Lowe slashed .244/.311/.473 with 21 home runs over 425 plate appearances for Tampa Bay this season.
Sep 29 2024Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will sit for the Rays' regular-season finale as Dylan Carlson serves as the designated hitter and bats seventh. Unless he pinch hits Sunday, Lowe will end the 2024 regular season slashing .244/.311/.473 with 21 home runs and 58 RBI across 425 plate appearances.
Sep 23 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has had an all-or-nothing approach at the plate, as he smacked his fourth homer in his last 13 games Sunday. On the other hand, he also has a 29.2 percent strikeout rate in that span -- including three games with multiple strikeouts. Overall, Lowe has managed to record 20 home runs for the second consecutive season despite appearing in only 102 games.
Sep 18 2024Lowe went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite missing time with a finger injury, Lowe has homered three times in his last eight games. He needs one more long ball to reach 20 for the second consecutive season, and his .238 ISO is his highest mark since 2021.
Sep 13 2024Lowe went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe blasted his home run in the first inning, bringing his total on the season to 18. He failed to go yard for a 15-game stretch between Aug. 19 and Sept. 5, but he has now homered twice in his last five appearances despite dealing with inflammation of his middle finger. Lowe has only 367 plate appearances but is closing in on his second consecutive 20-homer campaign.
Sep 12 2024Lowe went 1-for-3 with a triple and a walk Wednesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was out of the lineup for five straight games due to a finger injury but returned to hit second and serve as the designated hitter Wednesday. He should serve in a large-side platoon role at second base so long as he is fully healthy.
Sep 11 2024Lowe (finger) will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe makes his return to the lineup after he didn't start in any of the Rays' past five games while he contended with ligament inflammation on both sides of his middle finger. He made pinch-hitting appearances in both of the first two games of the series and even saw some action at second base Monday, but the Rays aren't quite ready to let him play a full game in the field just yet. Lowe will be eased back in as the Rays' designated hitter, but it shouldn't be long before he resumes playing the keystone regularly.
Sep 9 2024Lowe went 1-for-1 with a solo homer in Monday's 2-1 loss against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe returned after missing the last three games with an injury to his middle finger and hit a game-tying blast in the ninth off Carlos Estevez in his first at-bat back. It was Lowe's 17th homer of the year and his first since August 18. Injury issues have limited Lowe to just 90 games this season, but he's still delivering hitting .250 with a .798 OPS and 50 RBI for the year.
Sep 8 2024Lowe (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old will sit for the third consecutive game due ligament inflammation in his little finger. Christopher Morel will receive the start at second base while Junior Caminero gets a turn at designated hitter in Lowe's absence.
Sep 7 2024Lowe (finger) isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reporrts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Inflammation in Lowe's finger prevented him from playing in Friday's game, and his absence will now extend into Saturday. Jonathan Aranda will pick up a start at the keystone and bat second while Lowe sits.
Sep 6 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles with ligament inflammation on both sides of his middle finger, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are trying to get it to "calm down," per manager Kevin Cash, but right now they're unsure how long it's going to take before Lowe can return to action. Lowe had his finger wrapped prior to Friday's game and will see a doctor for further evaluation. Jose Caballero is starting at second base Friday against right-hander Dean Kremer, with Taylor Walls at shortstop.
Aug 31 2024Lowe went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe received a breather Friday and responded with his first three-hit game since Aug. 3. The second baseman went 0-for-15 in a rough series at Oakland last week but has since hit safely in five of six contests with four doubles. On the season, he is hitting .247 with 16 home runs, 49 RBI and 45 runs scored across 336 plate appearances.
Aug 30 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will dodge a matchup with southpaw Martin Perez on Saturday, In Lowe's place, Jose Caballero will play second base while Taylor Walls slots in at shortstop.
Aug 27 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will give way to Jose Caballero at second base Tuesday after going 4-for-21 with nine strikeouts over his last five contests.
Aug 18 2024Lowe went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman wrapped up the scoring on the night by taking Dylan Floro deep in the sixth inning. Lowe has found his power stroke since the All-Star break -- he has 15 homers on the season but seven have come in his last 25 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .258/.321/.567 with nine doubles, four steals, 14 runs and 20 RBI.
Aug 12 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 3-for-21 at the dish over his last five starts, Lowe will take a seat for the first time since July 26 while the Astros send southpaw Framber Valdez to the hill. The Rays will counter with a right-handed-heavy lineup featuring Curtis Mead at designated hitter in place of the lefty-hitting Lowe.
Aug 7 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe homered in the first inning to tally his 13th long ball of the season. He's swung a hot bat since the All-Star break, maintaining a .327 average with four homers, 13 RBI and eight runs scored across 15 games. Lowe has also raised his ISO to .254 for the campaign, his highest mark since 2021.
Aug 3 2024Lowe went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has four multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, going 13-for-29 (.448) with a home run, five doubles and seven RBI in that span. The infielder hit .325 in July and is continuing his strong play into August. For the season, he's up to a .264/.353/.510 slash line with 12 homers, 37 RBI, 32 runs scored and two stolen bases over 238 plate appearances.
Jul 26 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will take a seat Friday with southpaw Nick Lodolo starting for Cincinnati. Instead, Isaac Paredes will DH while Jose Caballero plays second base.
Jul 25 2024Lowe went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI doubles and an additional run scored during Thursday's 13-0 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe reached base in all six of his plate appearances, generating four hits and a pair of walks during the blowout. Lowe's first-inning homer was his fourth in his last seven games. The 29-year-old is 20-for-64 (.313) with six home runs, 11 runs scored and 10 RBI in July.
Jul 24 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe popped his 11th home run of the season, 10 of which have come since the beginning of June. The start to his season was erased by an oblique injury, but he's maintained a .268 average with 10 home runs, 22 RBI and 21 runs scored across his last 35 games.
Jul 20 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Nestor Cortes will draw the start on the mound for New York, so the lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest. In his place, Curtis Mead will serve as the designated hitter and bat third.
Jul 15 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had the first half of his season disrupted by oblique and toe injuries, but he appears to be finding his timing at the plate. Since June 1, he's hit .287 with eight home runs, 19 RBI and 19 runs scored. Lowe will continue to sit regularly against lefties, but he should be locked into the top third of the lineup for most games against right-handed pitching.
Jul 9 2024Lowe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe rarely starts against left-handed pitching, and that will hold true Tuesday as he sits versus southpaw Carlos Rodon. Jose Caballero will handle second base for the Rays and Amed Rosario will be the team's designated hitter.
Jul 6 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-4 with a walk during Friday's series opener, Lowe will retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's game as left-hander Andrew Heaney starts on the bump for Texas. Amed Rosario will fill the vacancy in the lineup, batting third while serving as the DH.
Jul 5 2024Lowe went 3-for-5 in Thursday's win over the Royals with a double, a homer and three runs scored while also drawing a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe doubled in his second trip to the plate before coming around to score four batters later on a Jonny DeLuca single, extending Tampa Bay's lead to four runs. The second baseman then added a solo homer in the sixth and went on to reach four times in the contest - the first time he's done so this season. Lowe's three hits on the night also marked a season high, and he's now homered three of his last four games. Over that stretch he's batting .333 (5-for-15) with three RBI and six runs scored.
Jul 3 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, scored twice and drew a walk during the Rays' win over Kansas City on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's seventh-inning walk enabled him to score on an Isaac Paredes double immediately afterward, and his homer in the ninth frame gave Tampa Bay some additional insurance as the team cruised to a 5-1 victory. The 29-year-old has now hit seven home runs on the year, two of which have come in his last two games.
Jun 30 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will hit the bench for the series finale while Washington sends southpaw Patrick Corbin to the hill. Jose Caballero checks in at second base for Lowe.
Jun 29 2024Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in a loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe returned to the starting lineup after logging just a pinch-hit appearance over Tampa Bay's previous five games due to a broken toe. The second baseman didn't seem to have any rust, as he belted a 405-foot solo shot in his first at-bat of the contest for what turned out to be the Rays' only run. Lowe has hit five homers over 19 games in June after going deep just once across his first 18 contests of the campaign.
Jun 28 2024Lowe (toe) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe hasn't played since suffering a fractured right pinky toe on June 22. The Rays are facing a lefty in Mitchell Parker on Friday, so Lowe might not have been in the lineup, anyway. If he remains out Saturday against righty Jake Irvin, a stint on the injured list surely will have to be considered. Jose Caballero is at second base Friday.
Jun 26 2024Lowe (toe) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will miss out on a fourth consecutive start as he deals with a fractured right pinky toe. The plan still seems to be for Lowe to attempt to play through the injury, and perhaps he'll be ready to do so Friday against the Nationals following the Rays' off day Thursday.
Jun 25 2024Lowe (toe) isn't in the starting nine for Tuesday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will be on the bench for the third consecutive game after suffering a broken right pinky toe Saturday. While he's expected to avoid the IL and was available to pinch hit Sunday, it's slightly concerning he hasn't appeared since sustaining the injury. Jose Caballero will bat third and play second base Tuesday.
Jun 24 2024Lowe (toe) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe suffered a fractured right pinky toe when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates. While the plan is for him to attempt to play through the injury, Lowe has now missed two straight starts. Richie Palacios will again handle second base while Lowe stays off his feet.
Jun 23 2024Lowe (toe) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will sit for the series finale Sunday after sustaining a broken pinky toe on a hit-by-pitch in the first inning of Saturday's 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh. Lowe isn't expected to be placed on the IL and will be available to pinch hit Sunday, per Topkin. Richie Palacios will start at second base Sunday and bat fifth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes.
Jun 22 2024Lowe suffered a broken pinky toe during Saturday's game against the Pirates, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was hit by a pitch in the first inning of the contest and was removed in the sixth frame with what was initially deemed a right foot contusion. However, further evaluation showed that Lowe actually sustained a broken toe. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Lowe isn't expected to require an IL stint at this point.
Jun 16 2024Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe collected two hits, including his fourth round-tripper of the season. It was the second time in three games and fourth time this month Lowe has collected two hits in a game. The veteran second basemen struggled initially after missing more than a month with an oblique injury, but has turned things up a bit since the calendar shifted to June, batting .267 with three homers, 11 RBI, seven runs and a steal over 45 at-bats through 12 games this month.
Jun 14 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will dodge a matchup with southpaw Chris Sale on Friday. Instead, Jose Caballero will bat eighth and play second. Lowe has produced multiple hits in three of his last eight games with a pair of homers during that stretch.
Jun 11 2024Lowe went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Rays tied the game earlier in the ninth, Lowe launched a 3-2 splitter from Hector Neris into the right-field bleachers for a three-run homer, giving Tampa Bay a 5-2 victory. It's the third homer for Lowe this season and his second in six games -- he's gone 6-for-23 (.261) with 10 RBI in that span. Overall, the 29-year-old second-baseman is batting .205 with a .711 OPS, 18 RBI and 11 runs scored through 26 games this season.
Jun 7 2024Lowe isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has generated a hit in four straight games but will take a seat with lefty Cole Irvin on the mound for the Orioles. Jose Caballero will play second base and Taylor Walls will play shortstop.
Jun 4 2024Lowe went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, a two-run double and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 9-5 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a big night for Lowe in his first start this year against a left-hander -- the second baseman tied the game 3-3 with a three-run homer off Jesus Luzardo in the fourth inning before adding two more RBI with a double in the fifth. The home run was the second of the season for Lowe, his first since March 29, after spending over a month on the IL with an oblique injury. He's now slashing .203/.320/.406 with 13 RBI and eight runs scored across 75 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 2 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Jonathan Aranda, Ben Rortvedt and Richie Palacios as the Rays roll with a full right-handed-hitting lineup versus Orioles southpaw Cole Irvin. Amed Rosario will fill in for Lowe at second base.
May 30 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will head to the bench for the series finale while the Athletics bring southpaw Hogan Harris to the hill. Amed Rosario will fill in at second base in place of Lowe, who is slashing just .174/.296/.391 in eight games since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list May 20.
May 27 2024Lowe hit a triple, drove in three and scored a run in his only plate appearance Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe got a day off even with righty Michael Wacha on the mound, though Lowe managed to deliver the game-winning knock after pinch-hitting with the bases loaded in the eighth inning. Despite the positive outcome Sunday, he is still only 3-for-18 with five strikeouts since returning from the injured list May 20.
May 26 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will get a maintenance day in the series finale after going 1-for-16 at the plate while starting in five games since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday. Amed Rosario will spell him at second base.
May 22 2024Lowe went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was activated from the injured list Monday and made his second straight start at second base. He's gone hitless across seven plate appearances while striking out three times. Lowe has hit third and fourth in the two contests against right-handed pitching.
May 20 2024The Rays activated Lowe (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had his return from an oblique strain delayed when he had a little setback, but he returned to action on his rehab assignment in recent days and now appears back to 100 percent. He had a .600 OPS with one home run in eight games before getting hurt and will regain his role as Tampa Bay's regular second baseman against right-handers.
May 17 2024Lowe (oblique) will resume his rehab assignment Saturday at Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe initially landed on the injured list April 12 with a strained right oblique, and he played four rehab games in the minors before a setback temporarily halted his assignment Sunday. Now that he's been cleared to get back on the field, the plan is for Lowe to play two more games with Durham before returning to Tampa Bay on Monday ahead of its upcoming series against the Red Sox.
May 15 2024Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Lowe (oblique) will rejoin the team in Tampa Bay and will resume swinging the bat before heading back out on a minor-league rehab assignment in short order, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cash's comments came after Lowe was pulled off his assignment with Durham when he experienced renewed soreness in his right oblique during his fourth rehab game Sunday. Lowe visited a spine surgeon Tuesday for further consultation on his injury, with Cash noting that further imaging showed the second baseman was "heading in the right direction" with his recovery. Cash said that Lowe may still have to manage some pain moving forward, but the 29-year-old at least appears to have steered clear of a major setback. If he's able to return to Durham and resume playing in games by this weekend, Lowe could be ready to come off the 10-day injured list at some point next week.
May 13 2024Lowe said following his rehab game Sunday with Triple-A Durham that he felt "something" in his right oblique and he will visit a specialist Tuesday in Nashville, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started at second base with Durham on Sunday, going 1-for-5 with a three-run home run and striking out three times. The 29-year-old has gone 3-for-10 with two home runs and three walks over his four rehab games and appeared to be on the cusp of a return from the 10-day injured list, but his activation will be delayed while he consults with a specialist after possibly aggravating the oblique injury. Richie Palacios and Amed Rosario are expected to continue operating in a platoon at second base until Lowe is deemed ready to join the big club.
May 12 2024Lowe (oblique) is in the lineup at second base for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe began his rehab assignment Tuesday and has gone 2-for-5 with three walks, one home run and four RBI over three games. He was pulled from Durham's game Friday for precautionary reasons, but the 29-year-old is back in action Sunday. Lowe appeared in eight games for the Rays before landing on the 10-day IL on April 12.
May 10 2024Lowe (oblique) was pulled from Friday's rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham for precautionary reasons, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been on a rehab assignment since Tuesday and went 2-for-5 with a home run across three appearances. It's unclear why he was pulled or if it will push back his timeline to return.
May 3 2024Lowe (oblique) will start his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been sidelined since April 7 with a strained right oblique but will get back to game action Tuesday at Durham. Until he rejoins the big league club, expect Amed Rosario and Curtis Mead to continue seeing most of the action at second base.
Apr 22 2024Lowe (oblique) has started swinging and taking ground balls, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe landed on the injured list April 12 but doesn't appear all that close to a return. On Tuesday, manager Kevin Cash described Lowe's progress as "nothing huge yet." Curtis Mead and Amed Rosario will likely continue to form a platoon at second base in Lowe's absence.
Apr 12 2024Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Rays on Friday, retroactive to April 9, with right oblique strain, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The grade of the strain has not yet been revealed, so it's unclear at this point how much time Lowe might miss. Curtis Mead has been filling for him at second base and should continue to do so most days. The Rays also recalled Niko Goodrum to take Lowe's spot on the roster, and he is an option at the keystone, as well.
Apr 10 2024Lowe will undergo an MRI on his right oblique and won't be available for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rays manager Kevin Cash said that it's "fair to say he will miss some time," so while Lowe hasn't yet been placed on the 10-day injured list, he seems likely to be deactivated prior to Friday's series opener versus the Giants. The MRI will determine the severity of the injury and should help provide the Rays with a rough timeline for how long Lowe might be sidelined. Lowe was out of the lineup for the Rays' past two games against left-handed pitching, but he'll be on the bench Wednesday against a right-hander (Jose Soriano) for the first time. Curtis Mead will draw a third straight start and will likely be headed for a full-time role at second base if Lowe does in fact land on the IL.
Apr 6 2024Lowe (side) is starting at second base and batting second Saturday against the Rockies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's side tightness and a left-handed Rockies starter prevented him from starting Friday's contest, but he entered the game as a pinch hitter and made three plate appearances during the loss. Now, with right-hander Ryan Feltner on the mound for Colorado, the 29-year-old infielder will return to the lineup in search of his first hit since March 29.
Apr 6 2024Lowe (side) went 0-for-3 Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was held out of the lineup due to the combination of side tightness and a lefty on the mound. However, he entered the game in the sixth inning as a pinch hitter after the Rockies turned to their bullpen. That's a good sign Lowe will be back in the lineup Saturday with Colorado set to send righty Ryan Feltner to the mound.
Apr 3 2024Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that he's hopeful Lowe (oblique) will be ready to return to the lineup Saturday in Colorado, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe exited Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers due to left side tightness, but Cash said the second baseman wanted to remain in the game. The manager hopes that the team's off day Thursday combined with a left-hander starting for the Rockies on Friday will allow Lowe sufficient rest before he can return to action Saturday. Side injuries can be tricky, though, so an eventual stint on the injured list can't be ruled out.
Apr 2 2024Lowe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are throwing southpaw Andrew Heaney, so the left-handed hitting Lowe will take a seat. He's been on the bench both times the Rays have faced a lefty in the early going. Curtis Mead will be at second base Tuesday.
Mar 30 2024Lowe is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started the first two games of the season, going 3-for-8 with a grand slam and a walk over that span. With left-hander Yusei Kikuchi taking the mound for the Blue Jays on Saturday, the left-handed-hitting Lowe will head to the bench while Curtis Mead gets the start at second base.
Feb 22 2024Lowe (illness) returned to team workouts Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe missed much of the last week with an illness but was able to join his teammates Thursday. He'll serve as the Rays' primary second baseman in 2024, though he'll likely cede at-bats with lefties on the mound.
Feb 20 2024Lowe was held out of workouts again Tuesday due to illness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear exactly what Lowe is dealing with, but he should be fine to return to action later this week. The 29-year-old is slated to handle second base again for the Rays in 2024.
Dec 4 2023Lowe (knee) has fully recovered and doesn't expect to be limited in his winter workouts, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list at the end of the 2023 campaign after suffering a fractured right patella, but the injury won't alter his offseason program much. The Maryland product should report to spring training with a clean bill of health.
Sep 23 2023The Rays placed Lowe on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a fractured right patella, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After fouling a ball off his knee Thursday, Lowe is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks as a result of his injury, making a return this season unlikely even if the Rays advance to the World Series. Raimel Tapia will come up from Triple-A Durham to fill Lowe's roster spot.
Sep 22 2023Lowe will be sidelined 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed Friday with a fractured right kneecap, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Suns reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off his knee Thursday against the Blue Jays. He's done for the remainder of the regular season and seems doubtful to return for the postseason, even if the Rays make a run all the way to the World Series. The power-hitting second baseman finishes with a .231/.328/.443 slash line, 21 home runs and 68 RBI across 109 games.
Sep 21 2023Lowe was removed from Thursday's game against the Angels with an apparent knee injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe fouled a ball hard off his right knee in the bottom of the seventh inning, though he was able to gut it out until the top of the ninth and doesn't seem to be dealing with anything too serious. Curtis Mead entered to play third base for the Rays as Isaac Paredes shifted over to second. Lowe finished the day 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts.
Sep 19 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Angels, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Patrick Sandoval will be on the hill for the Halos, so the left-handed hitting Lowe will take a seat. Osleivis Basabe is getting a start at second base for the Rays.
Sep 13 2023Lowe is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins are throwing southpaw Dallas Keuchel, so the lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat. Osleivis Basabe will handle second base for the Rays in this one.
Sep 6 2023Lowe went 1-for-5 with a home run and four RBI on Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe popped a walk-off three-run homer in the 11th inning for his 18th long ball of the season. He has now gone deep three times in his last 14 games, during which time he's also racked up 15 RBI and nine runs scored while hitting .294. Lowe has moved himself into a regular role in the top third of the order across the last month, so he should continue to rack up counting stats to close out the regular season.
Sep 4 2023Lowe went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has started 10 consecutive games for the Rays, including three against left-handed pitching. He's performed well in that span, going 12-for-37 with one homer, seven RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base. Lowe has been a strong per-game contributor throughout the season, and serving in a true everyday role would further improve his outlook.
Aug 28 2023Lowe went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and four RBI in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe opened things up with a solo home run off Carlos Rodon in the first inning and then later singled in a run as part of a four-run sixth inning while falling a triple short of the cycle. It was his fourth three-hit game of the year and his sixth game with at least three RBI, and it was also his first home run off a left-hander this season. Lowe has enjoyed a productive second half, slashing .261/.353/.496 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 18 runs and a 13:28 BB:K in 136 plate appearances.
Aug 22 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will be on the bench with left-hander Ty Blach getting the start for the Rockies. Isaac Paredes will shift over to second base with Curtis Mead entering the lineup at third base and batting seventh.
Aug 19 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will take a seat as left-hander Patrick Sandoval takes the mound for Los Angeles in Game 2. Isaac Paredes will slide over to second base while Curtis Mead enters the lineup at third base and bats fifth against the Angels.
Aug 16 2023Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe extended the Rays' lead to 4-0 in the fifth inning with a two-run, 421-foot blast off Ross Stripling. It's Lowe's 16th homer of the year and his sixth in 17 games -- he's gone 18-for-64 (.218) in that span. The 29-year-old Lowe is now slashing .222/.315/.433 with 48 RBI, 42 runs scored and six steals across 324 plate appearances this season.
Aug 14 2023Lowe isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is in store for a night off as the Giants are expected to roll out lefty Sean Manaea following Monday's opener, Ryan Walker. The Rays will shift Isaac Paredes to second base, paving the way for Curtis Mead to draw the start at the hot corner in Lowe's absence.
Aug 13 2023Lowe went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe singled in his first and final at-bats, with the latter one driving home Yandy Diaz for the game-tying run in the bottom of the ninth. The second baseman then came around to score the game-winning run on a Randy Arozarena single after swiping his sixth bag of the season. It marked Lowe's first multi-hit performance this month while he's now struck out twice in three of his last four games. He's also recorded just one extra-base hit in August after homering in three of his last four games to end July.
Aug 10 2023Lowe is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has posted an .863 OPS with six homers and 16 RBI in 27 games since returning July 4 from a month-long absence to heal a herniated disc, but he'll hit the bench Thursday with left-hander Matthew Liberatore set to toe the slab for St. Louis. Isaac Paredes is playing second base and batting fifth as Curtis Mead covers third base and bats seventh.
Aug 6 2023Lowe went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe continues to terrorize opposing pitchers with his fifth home run over his last 10 games. The 28-year-old is still hitting just .226 on the year but has been showcasing tremendous power potential as of late. Lowe has typically been slotting in at the three spot against righties and will look to continue his momentum with the Rays lined up to face five right-handers in the upcoming week.
Aug 5 2023Lowe is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is hitting .316 with four home runs and one steal in his last 10 games. Isaac Paredes starts at second base while Curtis Mead starts at the hot corner.
Aug 1 2023Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's victory over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe belted the first of four Tampa Bay home runs against Jhony Brito, a two-run blast in the first inning. The 29-year-old Lowe now has four long balls in his last six games while going 10-for-23 (.435) in that span. The second baseman can certainly be streaky, but he's hitting .284 with a .959 OPS over 21 games since returning from the IL on July 4. Overall, Lowe is slashing .226/.320/.449 with 14 homers, 42 RBI, 35 runs scored and five stolen bases through 278 plate appearances this season.
Jul 31 2023Lowe went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe tagged Phil Maton for a two-run shot in the sixth inning Sunday, marking Lowe's 13th long ball of 2023 and his third in the last five games. During that five-game stretch, Lowe is batting .474 with seven RBI and five runs scored. On the year (70 games), Lowe is slashing .226/.321/.439 and is striking out at a 27.7 percent clip.
Jul 28 2023Lowe went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is beginning to tap into his power again after he endured a power outage in his first couple weeks back from the injured list. He has two homers in his last three games, bringing him up to 12 on the season. The second baseman stole a base after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning, his fifth steal this season, which sets him up to potentially establish a new career high in the category before season's end.
Jul 26 2023Lowe went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took George Soriano deep in the sixth inning to tally his 11th homer of the campaign. Though it was only his second time clearing the fences since returning from the injured list July 4, both of those homers have come in his last seven games (along with a double). He has also struck out at only a 17.9 percent clip since his return, which has helped him maintain a .250 average and .357 on-base percentage across 56 plate appearances.
Jul 19 2023Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Grant Anderson deep in the seventh inning, marking his first home run since he returned from the injured list July 4. He's hit poorly in that span but is reaching base at a .344 clip while striking out at only at a 15.6 percent rate. Lowe will remain in a large-side platoon role at second base.
Jul 15 2023Lowe will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe led off in the afternoon contest, going 1-for-3 with a pair of walks a run scored. Taylor Walls will slide to second base for the nightcap, with Isaac Paredes taking Walls' spot at the hot corner.
Jul 9 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Atlanta is bringing right-hander Bryce Elder to the bump for the series finale, the lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat and get an early start on the All-Star break. Taylor Walls will check in at the keystone for Lowe, who has gone 3-for-11 with two doubles, three walks, one stolen base and two RBI while starting in four of six games since being reinstated from the injured list Tuesday.
Jul 6 2023Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is 3-for-7 with two RBI in two games since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll get a breather Thursday while Taylor Walls starts at second base and bats ninth.
Jul 4 2023Lowe (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been sidelined for the last month with a herniated disc in his back, an injury which he battled for a large chunk of last season, as well. However, he's ready to go now after playing five rehab contests. Lowe had posted a .696 OPS with nine home runs in his first 50 games before getting hurt.
Jun 27 2023Lowe (back) will continue his rehab with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe landed on the injured list June 5 and began his assignment Monday, going 1-for-3 with a strikeout in rookie ball. If everything goes as planned, Lowe could return to the Rays' lineup during the team's next homestand beginning July 4.
Jun 20 2023Lowe (back) played catch at Tropicana Field pregame Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe wound up being shut down for a little less than two weeks of a projected 2-to-3 weeks shutdown period, which would seem to be a good sign. It will still take him awhile to ramp things back up, however, so a return before the end of the month would still appear unlikely.
Jun 17 2023Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters before Saturday's game that he's hopeful that Lowe (back) will be able to start work on the field when the Rays return from their road trip Thursday, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was shut down from baseball activities for 2-to-3 weeks due to a herniated disc in his back on June 7, and the infielder appears to be on the shorter side of that diagnosis at this stage. The 28-year-old will likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before being ready to play for Tampa Bay, and there's a good chance Lowe isn't back in the lineup until around the All-Star break.
Jun 7 2023Lowe will be shut down from baseball activities for 2-to-3 weeks due to a herniated disc in his back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hope is that the injury will heal following the shutdown period, although there are no guarantees. He will need a build-up period after abandoning activities until late June, so there would seem to be a good chance Lowe could be out until around the All-Star break. Lowe also missed much of last season with back problems.
Jun 5 2023The Rays placed Lowe on the 10-day injured list Monday with low back inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out Sunday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox due to the back problem, Lowe will now be shelved for at least nine more days while he recovers from the injury. The diagnosis of low back inflammation doesn't seem overly serious, so Lowe could be in store for a minimum-length stay on the IL, or close to it. Tampa Bay called up utility man Vidal Brujan from Triple-A Durham on Monday to provide additional depth in the infield, but Lowe's absence is expected to open up steady playing time for both Taylor Walls and Isaac Paredes.
Jun 4 2023Manager Kevin Cash said Lowe sat out Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to a back injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was initially reported to be dealing with left leg discomfort after being scratched from Sunday's lineup, but the skipper clarified it's actually a back problem. The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, but Lowe doesn't seem likely to be in the lineup for Monday's series finale in Boston.
May 31 2023Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe got the Rays on the board in the seventh inning, launching a 431-foot, two-run homer off Mark Leiter to tie the game 2-2. It's Lowe's ninth home run of the season and his first since May 17. The 28-year-old second baseman is now slashing .204/.298/.407 with 26 runs scored and 29 RBI through 191 plate appearances this season.
May 27 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will take a seat as the Rays face off with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on Saturday. Taylor Walls will replace him at second base and bat eighth against Los Angeles.
May 24 2023Lowe (neck) said Wednesday that he feels "100 times better" and expects to return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale with the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday's 20-1 loss due to a stiff neck, and while he probably could play Wednesday, he'll sit out again since the Blue Jays are starting a left-hander (Yusei Kikuchi). He could still be available off the bench Wednesday in some capacity.
May 23 2023Lowe was scratched from Tuesday's game against Toronto due to a stiff neck, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe might be available off the bench, but they would prefer not to use him Tuesday. Lowe's neck is unlikely to become a long-term issue, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day going forward. Taylor Walls will cover second base in Lowe's place, and Isaac Paredes will start at third.
May 20 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will get a day off as the Rays take on left-hander Eric Lauer and the Brewers on Saturday. Taylor Walls will draw the start at second base and bat seventh in his place.
May 15 2023Lowe went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe drove in his runs on a sacrifice fly and a groundout, though he still managed only his third hit across 11 games in May. In that span, he's hit just .083 with four RBI and two runs scored. Lowe is still a regular in the Rays' lineup against right-handed pitching, though that could change due to the team's depth if his performance doesn't improve.
May 13 2023Lowe will sit Saturday against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's off day comes against lefty Nestor Cortes. Lowe started against a southpaw on Opening Day but has sat against each of the eight lefties the Rays have faced since then. Lowe probably could have used a day off regardless of who was on the hill for the Yankees, as he's gone hitless in his last seven games and owns a .355 OPS over his last 17 contests. That slump contrasts strongly with the 1.045 OPS he recorded over his first 17 games of the year. Taylor Walls will take over at second base.
May 9 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been in quite the prolonged funk at the plate, going 5-for-52 with four extra-base hits, five RBI and four runs scored with 20 strikeouts over his last 13 games, not to mention he went 3-for-4 versus the White Sox on April 27. He'll be replaced by Taylor Walls at second base, who will bat seventh against Baltimore.
May 6 2023Lowe (back) will bat cleanup and start at second base Saturday against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe sat out the last two days while battling a back issue, one which was reportedly different from the back troubles which cost him much of last season. He started this season strong, posting a 1.045 OPS in his first 17 games, but he's slumped to a .478 OPS and a 39.0 percent strikeout rate over his last 10. It's possible he was bothered by the back problem over that stretch, so his brief rest could be what he needs to get back on track.
May 5 2023Lowe is absent from the Rays' lineup for the second straight day Friday due to a slight back issue, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe, of course, missed a large chunk of the 2022 campaign with back problems, although manager Kevin Cash said this issue is unrelated. The second baseman plans to go through a full workout Friday and be available off the bench, so it sounds like he should return to the lineup soon.
Apr 28 2023Lowe went 3-for-4 with one triple, one home run, three RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's 14-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This breakout game was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, as Lowe had gone hitless in his previous five games. The infielder was was an instrumental factor in this blowout victory, finishing a double away from the cycle. The 28-year-old is now slashing .257/.368/.581 with seven homers and 18 RBI so far this year.
Apr 5 2023Lowe will get a breather Wednesday versus the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making his return to the lineup Monday following a toe injury, Lowe went 1-for-10 with a run scored and three strikeouts over the first two games of the series with Washington. Taylor Walls will take over at second base and bat seventh in Wednesday's series finale.
Apr 3 2023Lowe (toe) has returned to the Tampa Bay lineup for Monday's game versus the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe didn't start Sunday after exiting Saturday's game with a toe injury, although he came off the bench Sunday and reached base twice. He'll be at second base and hitting leadoff Monday against Trevor Williams.
Apr 2 2023Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters before Sunday's game that Lowe (toe) is available off the bench against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is out of the lineup Sunday after being removed from Saturday's game against Detroit with a right toe contusion, but his absence is precautionary, with Cash saying the infielder is likely to return to the lineup for Monday's contest against the Nationals. Fantasy players may want to make sure that he does suit up for that contest, but it's clear that Lowe is not dealing with a significant injury.
Apr 1 2023Lowe left Saturday's game against the Tigers with a right toe contusion, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Whitaker reports that it's his big toe that suffered the bruise. The infielder was removed from the contest in favor of Isaac Paredes in what appeared to be a maintenance move after the Rays built up a 8-0 lead, but the Rays announced the injury designation shortly after. For now, Lowe should be considered day-to-day with a good chance of missing Sunday's game and returning for the series against the Nationals.
Mar 9 2023Lowe went 2-for-2 with a solo home run Thursday in a Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is coming off an injury-riddled 2022 season during which he racked up only 266 plate appearances due to a back issue. He's been healthy this spring and has five hits across 15 at-bats, though Thursday's homer was his first extra-base knock. Lowe should be a near everyday player at second base once the regular season begins.
Feb 27 2023Lowe (back) will serve as Tampa Bay's designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe looks to be at full strength for spring training after back issues as well as a triceps contusion limited him to just 65 games in 2022. The back concerns may have well played a part in Lowe's downturn in production when he was healthy enough to take the field, as he saw his OPS drop to .691 last season after he posted marks of .850 or better in each of the previous three campaigns. Lowe thus looks like an interesting bounce-back candidate for 2023, and though he'll be making his spring debut at DH, he's eventually expected to settle back into a near-everyday role at second base.
Sep 28 2022The Rays transferred Lowe (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was officially ruled out for the season last week, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural with the Rays needing to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow), who will start Wednesday's game in Cleveland. The Rays are hopeful the 28-year-old infielder will be back to 100 percent for spring training, but it's unclear when he might be ready to resume offseason workouts while he recovers from lower-back discomfort.
Sep 24 2022Lowe (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been sidelined with back inflammation since Sept. 12, and he received an injection Tuesday. The Rays hoped that he would be able to return prior to the end of the regular season, but he'll ultimately be held out down the stretch. It's not yet clear whether Lowe's offseason program will be significantly impacted by his injury.
Sep 20 2022Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe (back) received an injection Tuesday and will be shut down for the next two days, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cash also said that if all goes well following the injection, the hope is that Lowe can return before the end of the regular season. Lowe hasn't played since Sept. 11 and is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Sep 14 2022Lowe underwent an MRI that showed some inflammation in his back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe landed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back discomfort Tuesday and will seek additional medical opinions following his updated diagnosis. While a better recovery timetable will likely come into focus once he visits with additional doctors, the Rays hope the 28-year-old will play again this season.
Sep 13 2022Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back discomfort ahead of Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. The transaction is retroactive to Sept. 12. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was held out of the lineup Monday and for Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill, and he'll now be unavailable for at least another week. The 28-year-old will be eligible to return from the IL on Sept. 22, though it's unclear if he's expected to be game ready by that point. Jonathan Aranda could be the primary replacement at second base, though Isaac Paredes and Taylor Walls will also be in the mix.
Sep 12 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are facing a right-hander (Jose Berrios) in the series opener, but the lefty-hitting Lowe will still take a seat while manager Kevin Cash gives rookie Jonathan Aranda a look at second base. Lowe still appears to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role, but his 0-for-13 showing at the plate since being activated from the 10-day injured list last week could give him a shorter leash atop the depth chart than anticipated.
Sep 8 2022Lowe went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's victory over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe missed little more than the 10-day minimum due to a right triceps/elbow contusion, and he went hitless in his return Wednesday and now has a .128/.261/.128 slash line over his past 13 contests. The second baseman is also 15 games removed from his last extra-base hit and 16 from his last home run.
Sep 7 2022Lowe (triceps/elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. He'll start at second base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe dealt with a right triceps/elbow contusion recently but fielded grounders, swung the bat and took part in throwing drills over the weekend without incident. The 28-year-old will rejoin the Rays following a minimum-length IL stint and should work in the large side of a platoon with either Yu Chang or Isaac Paredes.
Sep 5 2022Lowe (triceps/elbow) fielded grounders, swung the bat and took part in throwing drills Sunday, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe, who is recovering from a right triceps/elbow contusion, is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. His involvement Sunday in what appeared to be a full workout would seem to suggest that he's trending toward being ready to rejoin the Rays on Wednesday, though it's possible the organization may want to send him out on a brief rehab assignment beforehand. Whenever the lefty-hitting Lowe is officially activated, he'll likely settle into the large side of a platoon at second base with either Yu Chang or Isaac Paredes.
Aug 31 2022Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right triceps contusion Wednesday, retroactive to Aug. 28, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe missed the last three games due to injury and will be given at least another week to recover. Isaac Paredes (undisclosed) and Yu Chang are in line for additional work at second base in Lowe's absence, while Vidal Brujan was called up from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Aug 30 2022Lowe (elbow) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe, dealing with a bruised right elbow, should still be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's game against the Marlins. Yu Chang is filling in as the second baseman Tuesday.
Aug 28 2022Lowe (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will remain on the bench for the second consecutive game after exiting Friday's contest with a right elbow contusion. Lowe was reportedly available as a pinch hitter Saturday, though he wasn't utilized, and he figures to available in a similar capacity Sunday. Isaac Paredes is starting at the keystone in the series finale at Boston.
Aug 27 2022Lowe (elbow) isn't starting Saturday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe exited Friday's matchup against Boston due to a right elbow contusion and will take a seat for at least one game. His availability off the bench remains to be seen, but Yu Chang will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
Aug 26 2022Lowe was removed from Friday's game against the Red Sox in the bottom of the third inning due to a right elbow contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was hit by a pitch in his right elbow in the top of the third inning and initially remained in the game, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time, but Isaac Paredes and Yu Chang are candidates to step in at second base if Lowe is sidelined.
Aug 25 2022Lowe is not starting Thursday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will ride the pine Thursday as the Rays face left-hander Patrick Sandoval on the mound. Isaac Paredes will draw the start at second base and bat fifth versus Los Angeles.
Aug 23 2022Lowe will sit Tuesday against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will be on the bench Tuesday as the Ray's face left-haner Jose Suarez on the mound. Yu Chang will draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus Los Angeles.
Aug 22 2022Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat with southpaw Tucker Davidson toeing the rubber for the Angels. Yu Chang will draw the start at second base and bat fifth Monday.
Aug 20 2022Lowe is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As is his custom, Lowe will head to the bench with a lefty (Kris Bubic) on the hill for the opposition. Yu Chang will start at second base and hit seventh.
Aug 16 2022Lowe is on the bench Tuesday versus the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe retreats to the bench with lefty Nestor Cortes on the mound for New York. Yu Chang is playing second base Tuesday, and Lowe will surely re-enter the lineup Wednesday against right-hander Domingo German.
Aug 15 2022Lowe (shoulder) is starting at designated hitter and batting second in Monday's game versus the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will be back in the lineup Monday after he missed Sunday's contest with shoulder soreness. The 28-year-old has been cold from the plate recently, producing one hit over 20 at-bats in his last five games. Lowe will look to turn it around against New York.
Aug 14 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles due to shoulder soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was on the bench against Baltimore lefty DL Hall on Saturday and will sit again Sunday due to the shoulder issue. It's unclear when the injury first surfaced, but Lowe has recently struggled at the plate, going 1-for-20 with 10 strikeouts over his past five contests. Yu Chang will start at the keystone and bat sixth in the series finale versus the Orioles.
Aug 13 2022Lowe isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has started against just six left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll take a seat with southpaw DL Hall starting for Baltimore on Saturday. Yu Chang will take over at second base and lead off.
Aug 12 2022Lowe is starting at designated hitter and batting fourth in Friday's series opener against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old will shift over to designated hitter Friday, surrendering second-base duties to Yu Chang. Lowe has gone 1-for-16 with eight strikeouts over his last four games, and removing him from the field could help him get back on track.
Aug 5 2022Lowe went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 5-3 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe knocked an RBI single in the sixth inning followed by a two-run double in the eighth to put the Rays ahead. In 15 games since returning from the injured list, the 28-year-old has gone 21-for-60 (.350) with eight extra-base hits and 10 RBI. He improved his season slash line to .258/.328/.472 with 20 extra-base hits through 198 plate appearances.
Aug 4 2022Lowe went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has multiple hits in three of his last four games, going 7-for-16 in that span. He was a problem for Tigers starter Drew Hutchison on Thursday -- Lowe took the veteran pitcher deep for a two-run blast in the third inning and added an RBI single in the fourth. The 28-year-old infielder is up to a .253/.321/.466 slash line with eight long balls, 19 RBI, 27 runs scored and a stolen base through 193 plate appearances. Lowe has settled in as a strong-side platoon option at second base since returning from a back injury in mid-July.
Aug 3 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with Lowe, fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Ji-Man Choi and Luke Raley will take a seat while southpaw Yusei Kikuchi takes the hill for Toronto. Yu Chang will step in at second base as a replacement for Lowe, who went 8-for-38 (.211 average) with four extra-base hits (two home runs, two doubles) over his last 10 games.
Jul 31 2022Lowe went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's two-out, two-run blast in the bottom of the first inning staked the Rays to an early lead they wouldn't relinquish. The 28-year-old, who is batting .318 since returning from the injured list July 16, is starting at second base and batting third in Sunday's series finale.
Jul 26 2022Lowe went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman took Austin Voth deep in the third inning, but it was all the offense the Rays could muster. The long ball was Lowe's sixth of the year and first since coming off the injured list just before the All-Star break, but he's been plenty productive during that time, going 10-for-23 (.435) in his last six games with two doubles, two RBI and five runs in addition to Monday's homer.
Jul 24 2022Lowe is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will get a breather after he went 3-for-9 with an RBI in the first two contests of the series. Yu Chang will take over at second base and bat seventh against Kansas City.
Jul 17 2022Lowe went 4-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in a 7-5 win Sunday over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe doubled in his first two plate appearances against Jordan Lyles and singled in his final two trips to the plate. The 28-year-old has crushed the ball in his two games since returning from a back injury that cost him two months, going 6-for-8 with a walk and four runs scored. After amassing an .870 OPS over the past three seasons, his strong return is a great sign heading into the second half for the Rays and fantasy managers looking for Lowe to repeat his 39-homer production from a year ago.
Jul 16 2022Lowe (back) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and is starting Saturday against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was sidelined since mid-May due to a stress reaction in his lower back, but he'll be available for the Rays' final two games prior to the All-Star break. He's starting at the keystone and batting second Saturday and should serve as the team's primary second baseman now that he's back to full health.
Jul 15 2022Lowe (back) won't be activated Friday but could return Saturday or Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been out for two months with a stress reaction in his lower back, but he's nearly ready to go after grabbing five hits in five rehab games. Previous reports cited Friday as a potential date for his return, but he'll need at least one or two more days before he's ready to go.
Jul 11 2022Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe (back) will remain on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham through Thursday before potentially being activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has already played in two games for Durham, going 2-for-4 at the dish between those contests. Since Lowe has been on the shelf for nearly two months with a lower-back stress reaction, the Rays would ideally keep him on the assignment for the entire week to allow him to regain his timing at the plate, but he won't have many more opportunities to play in the minors with the All-Star break approaching. If Lowe makes it back from the IL this weekend, the Rays could be eased back into the lineup at designated hitter rather that has his typical spot at second base.
Jul 8 2022Lowe (back/head) is feeling better Friday and could resume his rehab assignment Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was hit in the head in the first plate appearance of his rehab assignment Thursday and was forced to leave the game. While he dealt with a headache initially, that's since subsided, and it looks as though he's avoided a concussion. He was due for a fairly long rehab assignment anyway, so the minor setback probably won't significantly alter his return date.
Jul 6 2022Lowe (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday but will return to game action at the Triple-A level, which likely represents the final step in his recovery process. Although the 28-year-old is eligible to return to the Rays in mid-July, manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Lowe to be activated until after the All-Star break.
Jul 5 2022The Rays transferred Lowe (lower back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe hasn't played since May 15 due to a stress reaction in his lower back and only recently resumed taking batting practice a few days ago, so he wasn't guaranteed to make it back from the IL in fewer than 60 days anyway. The transaction now ensures that Lowe won't be activated until mid-July, and the Rays might prefer to hold out the 27-year-old through the All-Star break even if he's ready to go at the end of the 60-day period. Infielder Yu Chang, whom the Rays claimed off waivers from the Pirates on Tuesday, will take Lowe's spot on the 40-man roster.
Jun 28 2022Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Lowe (back) has resumed taking batting practice and is pain-free, but the 27-year-old is still going to need "some time" before he comes off the 10-day injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been on the 10-day injured list since May 16 with a stress reaction in his lower back, and though he remains without a definitive target date for his return, the Rays' reluctance to move him to the 60-day IL suggests the expectation is that he'll be activated before mid-July. A clearer timeline could come into focus as Lowe ramps up his workouts and the Rays begin mapping out a rehab assignment for him.
Jun 20 2022Manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe (back) has resumed rotational work and could start swinging a bat again Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe looks to be gradually resuming baseball activities after he had his rehab program shut down for a few days when he experienced renewed discomfort in his injured lower back. The 27-year-old has been on the shelf since May 16 and appears to be at least a couple weeks away from returning from the 10-day injured list.
Jun 16 2022Lowe (back) recently experienced discomfort while taking swings and will be shut down until at least Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old recently resumed baseball activities after being shut down for three weeks due to a stress reaction in his lower back, but he's now feeling some discomfort. It's not believed to be a serious concern, though Lowe's rehab program will be put on hold for a few days to see how the injury responds to rest.
Jun 11 2022Lowe (back) took dry swings Friday, Brian Hall of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been sidelined since May 16 and this marked his first progress of any kind. He'll continue the rehab process, likely moving to tee work next. Lowe's return still appears to be at least a couple of weeks away.
May 17 2022Lowe said Tuesday that he was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his lower back and won't be available to resume baseball activities for at least three weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even if Lowe is cleared for baseball activities in the first week of June once he's re-evaluated, he'll more than likely require at least one more week beyond that to regain his conditioning as well as his timing at the plate, so fantasy managers should probably plan on his absence extending until mid-June, at the earliest. Tampa Bay called up Isaac Paredes from Triple-A Durham after Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, and Paredes and Vidal Brujan could stand to benefit the most from a playing-time perspective while the 27-year-old is on the shelf.
May 16 2022Lowe (back) hit the injured list as expected Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was left out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, with reports emerging that a trip to the injured list was considered likely. Whether or not he'll have a shot to return in the minimum 10 days is not yet clear. Isaac Paredes was recalled to take his place on the roster and could spend some time at second base, while Vidal Brujan is also a candidate for an increased role.
May 15 2022Lowe (undisclosed) is starting at designated hitter and leading off Sunday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup and no explanation was given for his absence, so it's good to see that it was a minor issue. The fact that he is in as the DH might suggest he is not quite 100 percent.
May 14 2022Lowe was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays for an unspecified reason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not yet clear whether Lowe is dealing with an injury, but he was removed from the lineup with under an hour before first pitch. Taylor Walls will take over at the keystone and bat eighth.
May 11 2022Lowe isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started in the last five games and went 4-for-17 with two homers, four doubles, four runs, two RBI and four walks. Vidal Brujan will start at the keystone and bat seventh in Wednesday's series finale.
May 8 2022Lowe went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs, two walks and three runs scored Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Marco Gonzales yard in consecutive plate appearances, bringing his homer total to five on the season. Lowe extended his hitting streak to six games with the effort, though this was his first multi-hit effort in that span. He is still having a subpar start to the season, but he has improved his line to .214/.310/.408 to go along with 11 RBI and 18 runs scored across 113 plate appearances.
May 7 2022Lowe went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored Friday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was on base four times -- he was also hit by a pitch -- and drew his first free pass since April 23. He also extended his hitting streak to five games with the effort, though all have been one-hit performances and he has only one RBI and three runs scored in that span. Overall, Lowe is hitting just ..200/.287/.337 across his first 108 plate appearances of the season.
May 5 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game at Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started the past nine games and will receive a day off after posting a .508 OPS and 36.1 percent strikeout rate during that span. Taylor Walls will shift to the keystone while Isaac Paredes starts at third base.
Apr 24 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will take a seat along with fellow lefty-hitting regulars Josh Lowe and Ji-Man Choi as the Rays load up on right-handed bats to counter Boston southpaw Rich Hill. Randy Arozarena will replace Lowe as the Rays' leadoff hitter, while Vidal Brujan fills in for Lowe at second base.
Apr 14 2022Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 6-3 loss to Oakland. He didn't strikeout or walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe registered his third two-hit game and his third home run of the season. His two-run blast came off Athletics starter Cole Irvin in the seventh inning with the Rays trailing 6-1. After seven games, Lowe is on pace to match his career-high 39-homer, 99-RBI campaign from a year ago.
Apr 12 2022Lowe went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional runs during Tuesday's 9-8 win over Oakland in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old hit a leadoff homer during the opening frame and excelled as a table setter the rest of the evening. Lowe was hitless in the first two games of the season but has come alive across the past three contests, going 5-for-13 with two home runs, three RBI and five runs scored.
Apr 10 2022Lowe went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in an 8-0 win over the Orioles on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting leadoff for the second straight day, Lowe picked up his first hit of the year with his second-inning shot that chased Tyler Wells from the game. He later scored on a Wander Franco single in the seventh and finished his day with a pair of strikeouts. Lowe hit leadoff 60 times in 2021, and it looks like he'll continue to own that role against right-handers.
Apr 9 2022Lowe went 0-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-3 with an RBI in Friday's 2-1 win while batting out of the fifth spot in the order against Orioles lefty John Means, Lowe moved into the leadoff role Saturday with a right-hander (Jordan Lyles) on the mound for Baltimore. Though he couldn't take advantage of the favorable matchup Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lowe looks like he'll be used regularly out of the table-setting role versus right-handers, an arrangement that could allow him to make a push for 100-plus runs if health prevails. Lowe scored 97 times across 615 plate appearances in 2021.
Oct 2 2021Lowe went 3-for-5 with three home runs and seven RBI in Saturday's 12-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the rout started quickly with a three-run blast off Jordan Montgomery in the first inning, then took the Yankees southpaw deep again for another three-run shot in the third before capping his afternoon with a solo homer off Michael King in the seventh. Lowe came into 2021 with 37 career home runs in 181 games, and he's now topped that total with 39 in 148 contests this season. He'll look for No. 40 on the final day of the season.
Oct 1 2021Lowe will sit Friday against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe sits with lefty Nestor Cortes on the mound for New York, though the Rays have let him face most southpaws this season, so this could just be a routine off day. Joey Wendle, another left-handed hitter, will start at second base.
Sep 30 2021Lowe went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk Thursday in a 3-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe accounted for all of Tampa Bay's offense when he took Houston starter Lance McCullers deep in the sixth inning to pull the Rays within a run. Lowe has gone deep in back-to-back games to up his team-leading season total to 36. He put together a .301/.352/.554 line during the month of September.
Sep 25 2021Lowe went 4-for-5 with a single, three doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe recorded the first four-hit game of his career Saturday, roping three doubles to go along with a base hit. For a player who has thrown any consideration of hitting for average out the window in 2021, it seems almost out of character for Lowe to hang a crooked number in the hit column. He'll look to build on this effort as the Rays eye up another long postseason run.
Sep 20 2021Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat as Toronto brings one of MLB's top southpaws (Robbie Ray) to the hill for the series opener. Joey Wendle will slide over from third base to replace Lowe at the keystone.
Sep 14 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman returned to the lineup after missing the last two contests with leg soreness and took reliever Tim Mayza deep in the eighth inning. Lowe has been red-hot in his last seven contests, batting .435 with three home runs and seven RBI.
Sep 13 2021Rays manager Kevin Cash said Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays due to his legs being "beat up," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Lowe will still be available off the bench in a pinch-hitting capacity. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The minor leg injury explains why the lefty-hitting Lowe is on the bench for the series opener in Toronto even with a right-hander (Alek Manoah) on the mound for the opposition. Assuming he's feeling better when he reports to the ballpark Tuesday, Lowe should check back into the Tampa Bay lineup as the Rays take on Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios.
Sep 12 2021Lowe is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As is often the case, Lowe takes a seat with a left-hander on the mound. He's hit .273 with a double, two home runs and six RBI in his last 10 games. Joey Wendle starts at second base Sunday and Yandy Diaz plays third.
Sep 7 2021Lowe isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will be out of the lineup for a second straight game since left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is on the mound for Boston. Joey Wendle will shift to the keystone while Jordan Luplow starts at first base.
Sep 6 2021Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game at Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rays manager Kevin Cash will extend a rest to lefty-hitting regulars in Lowe, Joey Wendle and Kevin Kiermaier with a tough southpaw in Chris Sale on the mound for Boston. Taylor Walls will cover the keystone in place of Lowe, who went 4-for-11 with two home runs and three RBI while starting in all three of the Rays' games with Minnesota over the weekend.
Sep 5 2021Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-5 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe put the Rays on the board with his two-run shot off Griffin Jax in the third inning. It was his 33rd long ball of the year and second of the weekend. Since the start of August, the 27-year-old has gone 32-for-123 (.260) with 11 homers and 29 RBI. Lowe is slashing .233/.335/.503 with 58 extra-base hits and 81 RBI on the year.
Sep 4 2021Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a single in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe became the sixth different Ray to homer off the Twins on Saturday, smacking his 32nd home run of the year off Ian Gibaut in the fourth inning. If the posterchild for Tampa Bay's swing-for-the-fences philosophy is Mike Zunino, Lowe is right behind him. The utilityman is hitting just .231 but is tied with Jose Ramirez and Matt Olson for seventh in all of baseball in long balls.
Sep 1 2021Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The newly recalled Taylor Walls will step in at the keystone for the lefty-hitting Lowe, who heads to the bench with a tough southpaw (Chris Sale) on the hill for Boston. The Rays will face another lefty (Eduardo Rodriguez) in Thursday's series finale, so Lowe won't be a lock to be included in the lineup for that contest, either.
Aug 31 2021Lowe went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He set the tone for the game by launching a solo shot off Nick Pivetta in the first inning. Lowe continues to surge toward the finish line, slashing .321/.398/.716 over his last 21 games with 22 runs, 23 RBI and eight of his career-high 31 homers on the year.
Aug 25 2021Lowe went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe ripped his 30th homer of the season off Zack Wheeler in the fifth inning. He continues to swing an incredibly hot bat, as he now has eight home runs, 24 RBI and 20 runs scored since Aug. 1. In that same span, he's struck out at only a 21.9 percent clip, a significant reduction from his season-long rate of 28.5 percent. Overall, Lowe maintains a .235/.339/.502 line with 77 runs scored and 76 RBI across 492 plate appearances.
Aug 22 2021Lowe went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a pair of RBI and a run Saturday in the Rays' 8-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has enjoyed a prolific power binge over the past week, notching seven extra-base hits (three home runs, four doubles) in his last six contests. The red-hot Lowe will stick in the starting nine for Sunday's series finale, manning second base and batting leadoff.
Aug 19 2021Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Jorge Lopez deep with a 383-foot shot in the second inning. He also doubled in the first. The long ball was his seventh of the month and a career-high 29th of the year for the 27-year-old, who is batting .236/.344/.505 overall with 21 doubles.
Aug 17 2021Lowe went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 9-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Matt Harvey deep in the fifth inning and then got to Paul Fry in the sixth. Lowe continues to enjoy a big August, slashing .291/.344/.673 through 14 games with six of his 28 homers on the season as well as 12 runs and 16 RBI.
Aug 15 2021Lowe is not in the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started the past 17 games and will receive a well-deserved day off after delivering a .924 OPS during that stretch. Mike Brosseau, who was promoted from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, will start at the keystone in his absence.
Aug 11 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Nathan Eovaldi yard in the sixth inning to record his 26th homer of the season. It was his second home run in as many games and fourth in nine contests since the calendar flipped to August. In that same span, he's also tacked on 12 RBI and eight runs scored. For the season Lowe has a .227/.336/.487 line across 437 plate appearances.
Aug 9 2021Lowe went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a stolen base, a walk and a run in a win over the Orioles on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just a few hours after belting a grand slam and driving in five runs overall Saturday night, Lowe came right back with another multi-hit effort out of the leadoff spot Sunday. The successful weekend marks Lowe's first set of consecutive two-hit tallies since June 11 and 12, and he now owns an impressive .269/.387/.474 slash line with seven doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI across 22 second-half games.
Aug 8 2021Lowe went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, a double, a walk and an additional run and RBI in the Rays' 12-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The offensive outburst put an end to a short-term skid at the plate for Lowe, who had slashed .143/.231/.314 over his previous nine contests. He served as the Rays' leadoff man Saturday, and he'll fill that role again Sunday while picking up another start at the keystone. Expect Lowe to stick atop the lineup regularly against right-handed pitching.
Aug 1 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 3-2 triumph over the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting first, Lowe got the Rays on the board with his third-inning shot to right off Boston starter Nick Pivetta. Though the second baseman is hitting for a low .224 average, a career high 12.9 percent walk rate demonstrates strides toward being a more balanced hitter and he leads Tampa Bay with 23 home runs.
Jul 28 2021Lowe went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old remains locked in. Over his last 20 games, Lowe is slashing .308/.423/.738 with eight of his career-high 22 homers on the year, a far cry from the .202/.313/.405 line he sported up to that point.
Jul 25 2021Lowe is not in the lineup Sunday at Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is hitting well since the All-Star break with an .887 OPS in nine games, but he'll receive the day off Sunday. Joey Wendle will shift to the keystone while Yandy Diaz starts at third base.
Jul 23 2021Lowe went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a walk in an extra-inning win over Cleveland on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's timely ninth-inning two-bagger plated Brett Phillips to knot the score at 4-4. The previously struggling outfielder is on quite the nine-game tear, producing a quartet of two-hit efforts over that span on his way to a .370/.528/.778 slash line across 36 plate appearances. Batting leadoff, as he did for the 22nd time this season Thursday, also seems to agree with the 27-year-old, as he now owns a .984 OPS, .411 wOBA and .376 ISO when operating out of the top of the order.
Jul 17 2021Lowe is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a 1-for-4 effort Friday, Lowe is hitting .257 with seven home runs and 12 RBI in his last 10 games. Wander Franco is playing second base and batting second in Saturday's contest.
Jul 11 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old ended the first half of the season on a solid power surge -- he's now homered seven times in his last nine games. Lowe is up to 21 long balls, 48 RBI, 47 runs scored and four stolen bases, but his slash line sits at .208/.316/.465 through 335 plate appearances.
Jul 10 2021Lowe went 2-for-3 with a walk, a pair of homers and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe opened the scoring with a solo shot off Ross Stripling in the bottom of the first inning, his 19th homer of the season. He beat Stripling again for a two-run shot in the third and now has 20 on the year. That power has kept him as an above-average hitter despite the fact that he's hitting just .208 on the season while striking out 32.3 percent of the time.
Jul 7 2021Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe blasted a solo homer in the first half of the twin bill, but he will take a seat against lefty starter Sam Hentges. Mike Brosseau gets the start at the keystone.
Jul 5 2021Lowe went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 9-8 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe opened the game's scoring with a 422-foot grand slam in the second inning, his 17th long ball of the year. Over his last nine games, he's gone 7-for-25 (.280) with four homers and 11 RBI. The 26-year-old slugger is sporting a .746 OPS with 43 RBI on the year.
Jul 4 2021Lowe is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sporting a miserable .179 OBP in 95 plate appearances against lefties this season, Lowe sits as the Rays take on southpaw Robbie Ray. Overall, the infielder has hit .233 with three homers and seven RBI in his last 10 games. Mike Brosseau will start at second base Sunday.
Jun 30 2021Lowe isn't starting Wednesday's game against Washington, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will get a day off after he went 2-for-6 with a pair of solo home runs, a walk and three strikeouts across the last two games. Mike Brosseau will start at second base and bat eighth.
Jun 28 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugging infielder squared up on his sixth homer of June in the fifth inning with a 368-foot shot to right field. Lowe has just a .235 average during the current month, but a total of 10 extra-base hits have helped him to a strong .832 OPS over that span as well.
Jun 25 2021Lowe is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started the past four games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-13 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI four walks and three runs. Joey Wendle will cover the keystone while Yandy Diaz and Ji-Man Choi work at third and first base, respectively.
Jun 24 2021Lowe went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has additional pressure on his playing time now that Wander Franco has arrived in the majors, but Lowe seems to be rising to the challenge. Over his last 12 games, he's slashing .273/.333/.636 with four of his 14 homers on the season in addition to eight runs and 10 RBI.
Jun 19 2021Lowe hit a solo home run in his only at-bat during Saturday's loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe didn't start the contest, but he was brought up to the plate as a pinch hitter with the Rays trailing by a run with two outs in the ninth inning. The second baseman came through in a big way, launching a 431-foot solo shot off Kendall Graveman to tie the score and send the game into extra frames. Lowe is batting only .200 on the season, but he has been productive with 13 homers and 32 RBI.
Jun 15 2021Lowe will sit against lefty Dallas Keuchel and the White Sox on Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe hasn't hit particularly well this season, posting a .201/.308/.393 slash line, but the Rays have kept him as something close to an everyday player, starting him against eight of the last 11 southpaws they faced prior to Tuesday's contest. Mike Brosseau takes over at second base in his absence.
Jun 11 2021Lowe went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and a steal in Friday's 4-2 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe put the Rays on top in the fourth inning with his two-run blast off Keegan Akin. He's up to 11 home runs this season but has just two over the last 17 games. The 26-year-old is slashing .194/.305/.379 with four stolen bases and 27 RBI.
Jun 8 2021Lowe will hit the bench against lefty Jon Lester and the Nationals on Tuesday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has had more than a platoon role this season, but he's now been on the bench against three of the last five southpaws the Rays have faced. He's hitting just .192/.304/.369 on the season, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see his playing time continue to dip until he turns things around. Mike Brosseau will be the second baseman Tuesday.
Jun 5 2021Lowe went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the Rays on the board in the eighth inning by taking Josh Sborz deep to right-center field, but the Rays couldn't climb out of a 5-0 hole. Lowe snapped a 12-game homerless drought in the process, and the 26-year-old has yet to produce an extended hot streak this season, slashing .201/.316/.387 through 55 contests with 10 home runs, three steals, 25 RBI and 30 runs.
Jun 4 2021Lowe went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, two walks and three runs in a win over the Yankees on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's ultra-productive "small ball" performance represented a rare burst of offensive success for the struggling 26-year-old, whose last multi-hit effort had come May 21. Lowe's season slash line sits at an abysmal .196/.314/.370 through a sizable sample of 223 plate appearances, with the significant bump in strikeout rate (25.9 percent to 30.0 percent) and notable tumble in BABIP (.309 to .246) compared to 2020 seemingly the two biggest culprits in his season-long struggles.
Jun 2 2021Lowe isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had served as the leadoff hitter in each of the last two games and went 1-for-9 with a run and a strikeout during that time. Mike Brosseau will start at second base and bat fourth with left-hander Jordan Montgomery starting for the Yankees on Wednesday.
May 31 2021Lowe will shift up to the leadoff spot for Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Randy Arozarena has been Tampa Bay's primary leadoff hitter thus far this season, with Lowe typically hitting immediately behind him against right-handers. The duo will swap spots for Monday's series opener in the Bronx, though it's unclear if manager Kevin Cash plans on instituting this change going forward.
May 27 2021Lowe went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had an unconventional line, but was still productive. He reached base twice, and on each occasion he stole second base and came around to score. Despite the productive outing, Lowe has failed to record a home run or drive in a run in his last six appearances. For the season, he's hitting .196/.320/.393 across 200 plate appearances.
May 23 2021Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Lowe will head to the bench with southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu twirling for the Blue Jays. Mike Brosseau checks in for Lowe at second base.
May 22 2021Lowe went 2-for-3 with three walks, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 9-7 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the Rays on the board with a two-run shot in the third inning before adding a solo blast in the fifth, and Toronto pitchers wanted nothing to do with him after that. Lowe may be gearing up for one of his patented hot streaks (6-for-21 over his last five games with three homers and six RBI).
May 19 2021Lowe went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in a win over the Orioles on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has now reached safely in eight straight games following Tuesday's multi-hit effort, which also vaulted his average over the .200 mark for the first time since April 10. The 26-year-old is still striking out at an unacceptable 30.2 percent rate, but he sports an impressive .280/.400/.560 line with a double, two home runs, four RBI, four walks, one hit by pitch and six runs during his aforementioned streak.
May 17 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a win over the Mets on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's 375-foot laser to right in the sixth inning answered Patrick Mazeika's own solo shot in the visitor's half of the frame and restored the Rays' lead to four runs. Lowe is still slashing an unacceptable .195/.305/.391 for the season, but he's now hit in four straight games, also rapping out a double in addition to Sunday's homer and drawing three walks over that span.
May 14 2021Lowe is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will head to the bench Friday with left-hander David Peterson on the mound for New York. Mike Brosseau will work the keystone in the series opener for the Rays.
May 11 2021Lowe will sit against lefty Jordan Montgomery and the Yankees on Tuesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe isn't being strictly platooned but there are signs that his playing time against lefties may be slipping. He's now been on the bench against three of the last four southpaws the Rays have faced after sitting against just three of the first 10. Mike Brosseau will handle second base Tuesday.
May 9 2021Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will bow out of the starting nine with southpaw Cole Irvin on the bump for Oakland. Mike Brosseau will get the nod at second base in Lowe's stead.
May 8 2021Lowe went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe homered for the second time over his last three games, and the second baseman has been seeing the ball well of late -- he has at least one knock in seven of his last nine contests. That said, the strikeouts might be a concern with him -- he has struck out at least twice in five of his last six appearances. Lowe is hitting .270 (10-for-37) with three homers, six RBI, six runs scored and 14 strikeouts during that aforementioned nine-game stretch.
May 6 2021Lowe isn't starting Thursday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had gone 2-for-14 with a three-run home run, a walk and seven strikeouts in the last three games, and he'll take a seat with left-hander Andrew Heaney starting for the Angels. Mike Brosseau will take over at second base and bat fifth.
May 5 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hits were hard to come across for the Rays in the contest , but Lowe supplied all the offense the team needed with a three-run blast off reliever Junior Guerra in the seventh inning. The homer was Lowe's fifth this season and pushed his RBI total to 14. He is batting only .193 overall but has reached base in eight of his past nine games.
May 2 2021Lowe went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While his season slash remains an unsightly .196/.308/.370, Lowe is starting to finally show signs of life with the bat in recent games. Factoring in Saturday's production, the 26-year-old is hitting .375 (6-for-16) with a double, a solo home run, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and three runs over his last five games while posting a modest 16.7 percent strikeout rate over that stretch.
Apr 29 2021Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Chris Bassitt yard in the fifth inning for his fourth homer of the season. He has been cold for much of the season, as he's now hitting just .167/.293/.345 with 11 runs scored and 11 RBI across 99 plate appearances.
Apr 28 2021Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays have been facing a slew of left-handed starters of late, but it hasn't routinely cost Lowe playing time. With southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill for Oakland on Wednesday, Lowe will be sitting for only the second time in the last week and a half. That said, Lowe's productivity has taken a hit due to the lefty-heavy schedule. Lowe has gone 4-for-34 while striking out in 27 percent of his plate appearances over his past eight games.
Apr 23 2021Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe hit a home run in each of the past two games but will head to the bench Friday with southpaw Steven Matz pitching for Toronto. Mike Brosseau will start at the keystone and bat cleanup for the Rays.
Apr 22 2021Lowe went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's only hit of the night came early, as he launched a two-run homer in the first to give the Rays a commanding 4-0 lead. The 26-year-old has two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored over his last two games, but he is still struggling at the plate overall with a slash line .182/.299/.364.
Apr 21 2021Lowe went 2-for-5 with a home run, a walk, two total RBI and two total runs in a 14-7 win over the Royals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe kicked off the scoring in the rout with an RBI fielder's choice in the first inning. He added a solo shot to center field in the fourth for his second homer of the campaign. The second baseman has yet to really get going this season, as he is slashing just .180/.306/.328 through 17 contests.
Apr 17 2021Lowe isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has gone just 2-for-11 with a home run, three RBI and four strikeouts in the past three games. Mike Brosseau will take his place at second base Saturday, batting fourth.
Apr 14 2021Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe entered the game with only two extra-base hits and no home runs across 43 plate appearances. However, he took Kyle Cody deep in the ninth inning to swat his first homer of the season. Lowe has had a discouraging start to the season, but has been a fixture in the Rays' lineup and has plenty of time to turn things around at the dish.
Apr 9 2021Lowe went 1-for-5 with a three-run double in Friday's 10-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's bases-clearing double in the fourth inning blew the game wide open for the Rays, giving them an 8-5 lead. Through 15 at-bats prior to Friday, the 26-year-old had yet to drive in a run this season. He owns a .794 OPS through 27 plate appearances.
Apr 6 2021Lowe went 2-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe pushed his average and on-base percentage to .364 and .462, respectively, with his first multi-hit effort of the new campaign. The 26-year-old's early season success -- he's hit safely in all three of his starts thus far -- is in stark contrast to a Grapefruit League slate during which he slashed .179/.267/.205 across 45 plate appearances.
Apr 3 2021Lowe is not starting Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had a strong season last year, homering 14 times in 56 games while producing a career-high .916 OPS, and he's started this season well, going 2-for-7 with a double. He's still a Ray, though, so he'll continue to find himself a victim of the team's heavy rotation policy. Most of his off days this season will likely come against southpaws, but he'll sit Saturday even with righty Elieser Hernandez on the mound for the Marlins. Mike Brosseau will get his first start of the season in his absence.
Apr 2 2021Lowe went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Thursday's season-opening win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's two-bagger off Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara was the only other extra-base hit of the day for the Rays besides Austin Meadows' solo home run. The relatively productive afternoon at the plate to open the season was an encouraging sight, considering Lowe hit just .179 (7-for-39) and struck out 14 times in Grapefruit League play.
Mar 17 2021Lowe went 1-for-2 with a double and a run in a Grapefruit League win over the Orioles on Tuesday, with the two-bagger serving as his first extra-base hit across 23 spring plate appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 2019 All-Star has been scuffling at the plate for the most part this spring, although he does have four walks and three RBI alongside three total hits. That still leaves Lowe's average at .167 through nine exhibitions, but his .270/.347/.530 slash over the last two seasons (551 PAs) supports the notion he'll eventually snap out of his doldrums.
Mar 7 2021Lowe went 1-for-3 with a run in Sunday's Grapefruit League loss to the Twins, marking his first hit in four spring games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A first-time All-Star in 2019, Lowe followed up his strong numbers from that season with a .269/.362/.554 slash, 14 home runs and 37 RBI in the truncated 2020 campaign. He'll once again be counted on as a primary power source in what could be a true breakout season in 2021, but until Sunday, his spring had gotten off to an 0-for-5, three-strikeout start across the first three games.
Feb 24 2021Lowe will get time at third base during spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is slated to begin the regular season as the starting second baseman for the Rays, but his increased reps at third base should allow for more in-game defensive flexibility for manager Kevin Cash. The 26-year-old appeared in 56 games during the abbreviated 2020 season, slashing .269/.362/.554 with 14 home runs and 37 RBI.
Oct 21 2020Lowe went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers, two runs and three runs batted in a win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe hit a solo homer in the first inning off Tony Gonsolin to open up the game early. The 26-year-old went on to smash a two-run homer in the fifth inning off Dustin May as well. Lowe's heroics Wednesday night helped the Rays even the series at one apiece, and his first inning run moved to the Rays to an MLB-best 32-7 when scoring first this season.
Oct 16 2020Lowe went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in the Rays' Game 5 loss to the Astros on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay's home-run leader during the regular season, Lowe had gone 41 at-bats without an extra-base hit to begin the playoffs. Lowe is finally off the schneid, though it's not out of the question he sits in favor of Mike Brosseau on Friday with lefty Framber Valdez starting for Houston.
Oct 14 2020Lowe isn't in the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the ALCS against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been in a bit of a slump to begin the series, as he's gone 1-for-13 with one run, one walk and five strikeouts. He'll get a breather Wednesday as the Rays hold a 3-0 lead in the ALCS. Mike Brosseau will start at second base in his absence.
Sep 25 2020Lowe is not starting Friday against the Phillies, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe sits for the first time in the month of September. This appears to be nothing more than a routine day off, as he's hitting .340/.410/.604 over his last 15 contests. Joey Wendle will be the second baseman in his absence.
Sep 23 2020Lowe went 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe got an RBI when he reached on a fielder's choice that allowed Manuel Margot to score in the third inning. In the sixth, Lowe hit a single and scored on a Randy Arozarena homer. Lowe added a two-run blast in the eighth as part of the Rays' three run rally. The 26-year-old is slashing .274/.363/.570 with 14 homers, 36 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases through 53 games this year.
Sep 20 2020Lowe is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started the last six games and went 8-for-21 with one homer, one double, three RBI and four walks during that stretch, but he'll take a seat against southpaw John Means. Joey Wendle receives the start at second base in Sunday's series finale.
Sep 17 2020Lowe went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in an extra-inning loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On a mostly forgettable night for the Rays' offense, Lowe was essentially the only true bright spot. His ninth-inning homer off Daniel Hudson was Lowe's third round-tripper in the last five games, and his three-hit night extended his hitting streak to seven games after he opened September in an 0-for-12 slump.
Sep 13 2020Lowe is not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Kevin Cash said it is just a routine day off for Lowe. Hunter Renfroe will start in right field and bat fifth with lefty Martin Perez on the mound for Boston.
Sep 11 2020Lowe went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, one walk and one strikeout in Friday's win against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe didn't flash much power Friday, but he demonstrated his speed with his first two stolen bases of the season. He now carries a .911 OPS with 29 runs and 29 RBI during the 2020 season.
Sep 10 2020Lowe went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run Thursday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Mike Kickham yard in the fourth inning, going back-to-back with Hunter Renfroe. He now has 11 home runs on the season, though it was his first since Aug. 26. Overall, Lowe has maintained a .252/.345/.559 line along with 28 runs scored and 29 RBI across 154 plate appearances.
Sep 2 2020Lowe isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has gone hitless with one walk and four strikeouts over the past two games, and he'll get a day off with lefty Jordan Montgomery on the mound for the Yankees on Wednesday. Hunter Renfroe will take over in right field.
Aug 30 2020Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe's absence from the starting nine comes as a surprise with a right-hander (Sandy Alcantara) on the hill for Miami. Manager Kevin Cash may have just wanted to give Lowe a day to clear his head with the 26-year-old stuck in a 4-for-31 slump over his last nine games.
Aug 27 2020Lowe isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will get a day off with left-hander John Means serving as the starting pitcher for the Orioles on Thursday. Joey Wendle will start at second base while Hunter Renfroe will be deployed as the right fielder.
Aug 26 2020Lowe went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Asher Wojciechowski deep in the third inning for his 10th homer of the season. After a power surge throughout the middle of August, Lowe has cooled a bit at the plate, as he's now just 3-for-22 across his last six games. Despite a slow stretch at the dish, Lowe is still hitting an impressive .296/.397/.676 with 26 runs scored and 27 RBI across 126 plate appearances to this point in the season.
Aug 22 2020Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, three runs, one walk and one strikeout in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been on a tear recently as he's now scored in 10 straight games. During that stretch, he's carrying a 1.552 OPS with six home runs, 14 RBI and 16 runs. The 26-year-old was mainly confined to a platoon in the past, but his stellar play has made him a regular in the Rays' lineup.
Aug 20 2020Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a 1.156 OPS through 97 plate appearances, Lowe has been the Rays' top hitter so far this season. Though his stellar form at the plate has largely allowed him to escape a platoon role, the lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat against southpaw James Paxton while the Rays and Yankees conclude their series with a day game after a night game. Joey Wendle will cover second base in Lowe's stead.
Aug 18 2020Lowe went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning blast off Masahiro Tanaka gave the Rays a 4-0 lead, and Blake Snell and the bullpen made it hold up. Lowe extended his hit streak to nine games in the process, a surge during which he has six homers and 14 RBI and that won him AL Player of the Week honors last week.
Aug 14 2020Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and three RBI in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe remained hot in Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays, but the Rays' bullpen struggled late in the game, forcing Tampa Bay to settle for a loss. However, Lowe now has multiple RBI in each of the past three games while carrying a 1.096 OPS with six home runs and 19 RBI over the first 20 games of the season.
Aug 13 2020Lowe went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored Thursday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe began his productive effort at the plate with a deep home run to right field for his fifth long ball of the season. He followed that up with a timely single in the fourth inning, as well as a lineout that drove in a run in the eighth frame. He's maintained an impressive .309/.382/.676 line across 76 plate appearances to this point in the campaign.
Aug 9 2020Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took James Paxton deep in the seventh inning for his third home run of the season. He later came around to score the game-winning run in the ninth inning, after reaching base on a fielder's choice. Lowe posted only a .242/.265/.409 line against southpaws last season, yet all three of the of his home runs have come against lefties to this point in the campaign. Overall, he's hitting .275/.351/.588 across 57 plate appearances.
Aug 8 2020Lowe isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Gerrit Cole starting for New York, Lowe will get a breather to begin Saturday's doubleheader. Joey Wendle will take Lowe's place at the keystone, batting sixth.
Aug 3 2020Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's 400-foot shot to center field in the sixth inning was the only run of the afternoon for the light-hitting Rays, who have struggled to manufacture offense on the road thus far. Lowe has been an exception recently, however, as he went deep in two of the three weekend games at Camden Yards and drove in one run in each of the three contests.
Aug 1 2020Lowe is not in the lineup against lefty Wade LeBlanc and the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays have now faced three lefties this season, and Lowe has started against just one of them. Joey Wendle, who also bats left-handed, will start at second base in his absence.
Jul 31 2020Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Paul Fry deep in the fifth inning for his first homer of the year, knotting the score at 3-3 and taking Blake Snell off the hook for a loss. Lowe had gone 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the prior two games, but the streaky infielder is still batting a robust ,300 (9-for-30) to begin the season with six RBI in eight games.
Jul 27 2020Lowe went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a triple, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 14-5 rout of Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's now three straight multi-hit performances for Lowe, with five of his seven hits over that stretch going for extra bases (three doubles and two triples). The Rays' deep bench means any player is at risk of getting a rest on any given day, but as long as Lowe is locked in at the plate, he should remain in the lineup.
Jul 26 2020Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run triple and a run, which came as the result of a balk, in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's eighth-inning three-bagger brought home Hunter Renfroe and Ji-Man Choi to snap a 1-1 tie. The 26-year-old saw time at both left field and second base Saturday, a level of versatility that should help keep his playing time constant in 2020.
Jul 24 2020Lowe isn't in the lineup for Friday's season opener against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old will begin the season on the bench with southpaw Hyun-Jin Ryu on the bump for the Blue Jays, while Mike Brosseau receives the start at the keystone. Lowe likely will be in the lineup Saturday against right-hander Matt Shoemaker.
Jun 22 2020Lowe got in both batting practice and fielding work at Tropicana Field on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was part of a contingent of six Rays position players that was present Monday for the team's ongoing small-group, informal workouts. and Topkin's report implies the versatile infielder put in a full workload under the circumstances. Live batting practice is supposed to be on the menu for the first time in Wednesday's workouts, a particularly timely development considering there now appears to finally be a tangible chance for a 60-game regular season that would begin in late July. Lowe, who impressed during Grapefruit League play before spring training was suspended, should have about a month to ramp back up and continue developing a tweaked swing that now includes a heel tap.
Jun 7 2020Lowe recently revealed on a podcast appearance that he's tweaked his swing by adding a heel tap, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe elaborated on the adjustment to Neil Solondz of Rays Radio, explaining that he picked up the heel tap from former teammate Avisail Garcia last season. Lowe saw Garcia hit a career-high 20 home runs with that approach in 2019, which likely made a strong impression on the emerging 25-year-old. Lowe has been able to engage in batting practice regularly at home while spring training has been suspended, and he'll enter a potential 2020 season with high expectations after hitting .350 during Grapefruit League action before play was paused.
Apr 26 2020Lowe is getting regular batting practice in at home while spring training remains suspended with the help of his wife Madison, a former college softball player, Karen Loftus of WFLA-TV reports. "I thank God every day to have someone that understands everything that I'm going through on a daily basis and to have someone that I can confide in and stuff like that," Lowe said. "She can actually have a good conversation about what she sees when she's in the stance or I can come up to her and say can you give me some front toss or can we go outside and throw?" ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Madison Lowe was a pitcher at Maryland, where Brandon played college baseball. In addition to getting in his swings, the versatile 25-year-old is working out in a personal garage gym that he recently showed off via his personal Twitter account. Lowe, who hit an impressive .350 (7-for-20) before Grapefruit League play was suspended, is expected to primarily handle second-base duties whenever the regular season does get underway.
Mar 23 2020Lowe, who hit .350 (7-for-20) across nine Grapefruit League contests, should be in the lineup the majority of the time when the Rays face a right-handed starting pitcher this season, John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe showed marked improvement at the plate in what was his second big-league tour of duty in 2019, as he slashed .270/.336/.514 with 36 extra-base hits (17 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs) and 51 RBI over 327 plate appearances. The 25-year-old flashed some defensive versatility as well, logging time at four different defensive positions and at designated hitter. Lowe's success this spring only serves to brighten his prospects for the coming season, and his solid .278/.355/.543 line across 259 plate appearances versus righties in 2019 supports the notion his playing time should remain secure versus that handedness.
Feb 25 2020Lowe (personal) is in the lineup for Tuesday's spring game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was excused Monday to tend to his spring training home with a brush fire in the area, but that will be the extent of his absence. He will man second base and hit cleanup in Tuesday's batting order.
Feb 16 2020Lowe said Saturday that he feels fully healthy entering spring training after he missed much of the second half of the 2019 season while battling a quadriceps injury, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays initially ruled Lowe out for the season in late August after he strained his left quad while rehabbing a bone bruise in his right shin, but the 25-year-old was surprisingly able to make it back in action in the final week of the campaign to earn his spot on the postseason roster. Lowe wasn't especially productive following his return from the lengthy layoff, but after he resumed rehabbing the quad over the winter, he feels confident he'll be able to regain the strong form he displayed early last season. Lowe slashed .270/.336/.514 with 17 home runs and five steals across 327 plate appearances en route to earning an All-Star nod in 2019, but his 34.6 percent strikeout rate suggests some regression could be headed his way even if health prevails.
Oct 10 2019Lowe is not in the starting nine for Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Astros on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old has gone 3-for-9 with a home run and a double over the last two games in the ALDS, but won't start against Gerrit Cole on Thursday. Eric Sogard will start at second base, batting fifth.
Oct 2 2019Lowe will be on the bench for Wednesday's AL Wild Card Game in Oakland, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Oct 2 2019Lowe will be on the bench for Wednesday's AL Wild Card Game in Oakland, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will sit along with most of the Rays' lefties with southpaw Sean Manaea starting for the Athletics. Mike Brosseau gets the start at second base.
Sep 29 2019Lowe is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is 7-for-37 (.189 average) in his last 12 games and will head to the bench for the final game of the regular season. Daniel Robertson will cover the keystone in his place Sunday.
Sep 24 2019Lowe is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will give way to Joey Wendle at the keystone in Tuesday's series opener with a pair of left-handers in Jordan Montgomery and CC Sabathia slated to pitch for the Yankees. The infielder has appeared in two games since returning from the IL, going 2-for-6 with a home run.
Sep 23 2019Lowe (quadriceps) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday, his first major-league appearance since July 2. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's furious comeback from nagging lower-leg issues culminated in Sunday's return, with the infielder scoring the Rays' first run of the contest. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that manager Kevin Cash plans to manage Lowe carefully over the final week of the regular season, given the 25-year-old's extended layoff and still recovering lower body. "In fairness to him, he's not going to be a burner on the bases, " said Cash. "We've asked him to do everything he can to manage kind of a controlled run. We'll pinch-run for him in a big spot."
Sep 22 2019Lowe (quad) is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was activated from the injured list Sunday and will immediately return to the lineup. He's slated to bat fifth and start at second base in his first major-league game action since July 2.
Sep 21 2019Lowe (quad) played in a simulated game at Tropicana Field on Saturday and suffered no setbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe played four innings at second base and turned a couple double plays. He also drew three plate appearances, collecting two hits and a walk. The Rays are expected to make a decision regarding the activation of Lowe soon, as he won't be able to make any minor-league rehab appearances.
Sep 20 2019Lowe (quad) will play in an instructional game Saturday and be evaluated afterward, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe can't be sent on a rehab assignment with the minor-league season over, but he is at the point in his recovery where he is participating in game-like scenarios. Manager Kevin Cash said earlier in the week that Lowe was not ready to run at full speed just yet, but if he is able to clear that hurdle Saturday, it seems there's a chance he could return to the lineup before the regular season comes to a close.
Sep 18 2019Lowe (quadriceps) took at-bats in an instructional league game Tuesday but a return prior to the end of the regular season remains uncertain, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. "Timing at the plate is there," manager Kevin Cash said. "Infield is there, but the running is not quite where we need it to be for his sake." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has actually beaten the odds somewhat in terms of his recovery, as he was initially expected to miss the remainder of the season after straining his left quadriceps in a rehab game Aug. 22. However, as Cash's comments indicate, he's made significant strides since that point yet remains at less than 100 percent in terms of getting around the bases. Lowe is slated to take Wednesday off before potentially participating in a simulated game Thursday and then another instructional league game Saturday.
Sep 16 2019Lowe (quadriceps) is slated to see live at-bats during the coming week in the form of a simulated game Monday against Yonny Chirinos (finger) and in Instructional League games the rest of the week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays and Lowe continue to keep hope alive with respect to a return before the end of the regular season, and this coming week's planned activities should prove a strong litmus test for how realistic activation during the final week of the campaign might be. Lowe experienced some leg fatigue during a sim game last Thursday, but that wasn't overly concerning given that the 25-year-old had been running for a string of days prior.
Sep 13 2019Lowe (quadriceps) is expected to be sent to the instructional league Tuesday to see more at-bats, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe felt some fatigue in his leg during Thursday's sim game, but assuming everything goes as planned over the next few days, he'll head to the instructional league Tuesday with the hope of returning to the big leagues before the regular season comes to an end. It's unknown as to how many at-bats he'll need to see before being activated from the 60-day injured list.
Sep 10 2019Lowe (quadriceps) took grounders Monday and is slated to hit in a simulated game Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe continues to trend towards a return this season, as he's finally been cleared to face live pitching. He'll step into the box against Yonny Chirinos, who's on the mend from a finger injury. The next step in Lowe's rehab should be announced shortly after Wednesday's sim game.
Sep 7 2019Lowe (quadriceps) has been making progress and could potentially return this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had been ruled out for the season in late August, but the Rays are now not sure whether he could still make it back at some point. If his progress continues, he'll face live pitching soon, at which point the Rays will likely make a decision on his timeline.
Aug 23 2019Lowe (quadriceps) was transferred to 60-day injured list Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 22 2019Manager Kevin Cash confirmed that Lowe (lower leg) will not return this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 21 2019Lowe (lower leg) was removed from Tuesday's rehab appearance at Triple-A Durham with a left quadriceps strain, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Aug 20 2019Lowe (lower leg) was evaluated by team doctors Monday and given clearance to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 19 2019Lowe (lower leg) went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, a hit by pitch and two runs in High-A Charlotte's win over St. Lucie on Sunday.
Aug 18 2019Lowe (lower leg) went 0-for-3 with a walk while logging six innings at second base in HIgh-A Charlotte's win over St. Lucie on Saturday.
Aug 16 2019Lowe (lower leg) is expected to see time in the field and in the designated hitter slot over the next few days before receiving Monday off. He'll take his rehab assignment
Aug 15 2019Lowe (lower leg) started at second base for the Gulf Coast League Rays against the Gulf Coast League Orioles on Thursday and logged four innings while going 0-for-2.
Aug 14 2019Lowe (lower leg) could begin a rehab assignment with the Rays' rookie-level Gulf Coast League affiliate as soon as Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 9 2019Lowe (shin) had his best day of running Friday according to Rays' Major League medical coordinator Paul Harker, but the infielder still needs to progress to explosive
Aug 6 2019Lowe (shin) is making good progress and will field groundballs Tuesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Aug 3 2019Lowe (shin) fielded grounders and did some hitting before Saturday's game against the Red Sox, but he remains without a timetable for return, Juan Toribio of MLB.com
Jul 29 2019Lowe (shin) continues to work out but remains without a timetable for his return, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Jul 26 2019Lowe said his bruised shin \"felt better\" Friday than any day prior, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019Lowe (shin) got a shot Tuesday and will be held out of baseball activities for two or three days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Lowe (bruised shin) is still not moving well taking groundballs, and it may be awhile until he is activated off the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Lowe (bruised shin) is still not moving well taking groundballs, and it may be a while until he is activated off the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 19 2019Lowe (lower leg) may only need one or two rehab games at High-A Charlotte before activation, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2019Despite the fact Lowe (lower leg) continues to make progress, he could remain out through next Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 16 2019Manager Kevin Cash is unsure if Lowe (lower leg) will be ready to play by the weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019The availability of Lowe (shin), who's projected to remain on the 10-day injured list through the weekend series with the Orioles, for next week's four-game series versus the Yankees remains \"in question\" according to manager Kevin Cash, Zachary Silver of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019The availability of Lowe (shin) -- who is projected to remain on the 10-day injured list through the weekend series with the Orioles -- for next week's four-game series versus the Yankees remains \"in question\" according to manager Kevin Cash, Zachary Silver of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 11 2019Lowe (shin) is not expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Rays' four-game series against the Orioles this weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 11 2019Lowe (shin) is not expected to be active during the upcoming series against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 10 2019Lowe (shin) continues to progress in his recovery and is aiming to be available for a return to action when first eligible this coming Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019The Rays placed Lowe (shin) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Lowe (leg) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Lowe was diagnosed with a right lower leg contusion after X-rays came back negative Tuesday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Lowe was removed from Tuesday's game with an apparent leg injury after fouling a ball off himself, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Lowe is not in Saturday's lineup<\/a> against the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Lowe is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Lowe went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI doubles and a run in a win over the Athletics on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Lowe is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Lowe is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Lowe is out of the lineup<\/a> for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-2 win over Oakland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Lowe went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs in a 6-1 victory against the Red Sox on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Lowe is not starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Lowe will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Lowe went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in a win over the Twins on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and an RBI double in a win over the Twins on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Lowe went 2-for-6 with a two-run double and another two-bagger in an extra-innings win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Lowe went 2-for-6 with a two-run double and another two-bagger in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Lowe is not starting Tuesday<\/a> against Toronto.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Lowe went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Indians on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Lowe went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Lowe went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Tampa Bay's 2-1 win Saturday against the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 2-1 win over the Yankees on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Lowe went 2-for-3 with a double an RBI, a walk and a run scored Friday against the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Lowe isn't starting<\/a> Tuesday's game against the Marlins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Lowe is not starting Saturday against the Yankees, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Lowe went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Arizona.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2018Lowe went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, walk and five RBI for Triple-A Durham in its 6-4 win over Charlotte on Tuesday.The RBI total was a career-best for Lowe, who has been sizzling out of the gate for Durham since earning a promotion from Double-A Montgomery earlier this month. The 2015 third-round pick has blasted six home runs over his last six games and has racked up 11 extra-base hits in total across just 72 plate appearances with the affiliate. His 14 combined long balls between the two levels already surpass his previous single-season best of 11, which he tallied in 2017.
Jun 23 2017Lowe, 22, is batting .339/.434/.620 with nine home runs, 26 RBI and four steals through 56 games for High-A Charlotte.Lowe has shown superior plate discipline, tallying almost as many walks (32) as strikeouts (35). The additional power has been a particularly welcome sign, as Lowe has 21 doubles to go along with the nine home runs. Lowe could be a liability wherever he plays in the field, though could also be a sleeper with the bat, especially if his power stroke continues to blossom.