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Jun 30 2025Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless he's called upon off the bench to pitch hit, the left-handed-hitting Lowe will put his five-game hitting streak on hold Monday while the Athletics send southpaw Jacob Lopez to the hill. Jose Caballero will start in right field in place of Lowe.
Jun 28 2025Lowe went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a double Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has multiple hits in each of his last four games, going 9-for-15 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and four runs scored in that span. That hot stretch gave him the chance to move up the lineup, as he went from batting sixth in six consecutive games to the leadoff spot Saturday.
Jun 26 2025Lowe went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe smacked an RBI single in the fourth inning and was perfect at the plate until his final at-bat. Over his past 10 games, the 27-year-old has hit safely seven times with three extra-base hits, five RBI, nine runs scored and two steals. On the season, he's slashing .254/.333/.403 with four homers, 13 RBI, 25 runs scored and six stolen bases across 151 plate appearances.
Jun 21 2025Lowe 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a walk and three runs scored Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has had an up-and-down June but has at least one hit in six of his last seven games. He scored multiple runs in a contest for the second time in that span Friday, and he's gone 7-for-23 with one home run, four RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base since June 13.
Jun 18 2025Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will head to the bench while the Rays go with a right-handed-heavy lineup featuring just one lefty hitter (Jonathan Aranda) to counter Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers. Jose Caballero will fill in for Lowe in right field and will bat seventh.
Jun 16 2025Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Monday's 7-1 victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started the home portion of the game with a bang, hitting a lead-off home run in the first inning. It was the fourth home run of the season for the outfielder, who has now hit safely in three straight games. The 27-year-old is slashing .241/.317/.407 in 29 games this season.
Jun 12 2025Lowe went 0-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has served as the Rays' primary leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching since May 28 and has struggled to reach base consistently. Across 13 games, he's gone 10-for-49 with a 29.1 percent strikeout rate, although he has also scored nine runs and stolen three bases. Given his .291 on-base percentage, the Rays could decide to shift Lowe down the order, but he's proven to be a strong fantasy contributor from the top spot despite a poor batting average.
May 31 2025Lowe went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and three total runs in Saturday's 16-3 romp over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's homer was a two-run shot in the seventh inning, and he added two singles for his second three-hit performance of the campaign. The veteran outfielder extended his on-base streak to eight games, and during that stretch he's batting .387 with two homers, three RBI, 10 runs and two stolen bases. Lowe's slash line is up to .327/.393/.545 on the season, though it's a relatively small sample size (61 plate appearances) since he missed about six weeks earlier in the campaign due to an oblique injury.
May 26 2025Lowe isn't part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Minnesota, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's streak of five consecutive starts comes to an end Monday, and he'll give up right field duties to Christopher Morel to kick off a three-game set against the Twins. Lowe went 5-for-19 with a home run, a steal and two doubles during that five-game stretch.
May 25 2025Lowe went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has started nine of 10 games since being activated from the injured list, including two of three matchups against southpaws. He swiped his first base of the season Sunday and now has at least one hit in three of his last four games.
May 21 2025Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe led off the fifth inning with his second homer of the season. He has only a small sample this season, but he has gone 7-for-26 with four runs scored and three RBI across seven games since being activated from the injured list. Lowe has also started six times in that span, including once against a lefty.
May 19 2025Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe had started in each of the Rays' four games since being activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, going 5-for-17 with a home run, a double and a walk. Now that he's healthy again after missing about a month and a half while recovering from the oblique strain he suffered Opening Day, Lowe should play on a near-everyday basis, though the Rays may occasionally hold him out of the lineup against lefties such as the Astros' Colton Gordon, who is on the mound Monday.
May 15 2025Lowe went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe landed on the injured list after straining his oblique Opening Day. The outfielder was eased back into action as the designated hitter Thursday, but he'll be a welcome addition for the Rays, who are battling numerous outfield absences. Lowe also hit leadoff, where his speed on the basepaths should be fruitful once he's back in a rhythm. The 27-year-old hit .241 with a .693 OPS over 106 games in 2024, but he hit .292 with an .835 OPS, 20 home runs and 32 steals in 2023, so there's significant potential here if he can put it all together.
May 13 2025Lowe (oblique) could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Rays' series in Miami against the Marlins this weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has gone 2-for-9 with a 4:3 K:BB in his first three rehab games with Triple-A Durham. He will remain with Durham for a couple more days before rejoining the Rays' active roster this weekend if all goes well. Lowe has been out since late March after suffering a Grade 2 right oblique strain Opening Day.
May 6 2025Lowe (oblique) will move his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe began a rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday and hit a two-run homer among his five at-bats. It's not clear how many rehab games he will require before being activated, but it's a good sign that Lowe is already moving up to the team's highest minor-league affiliate. The 27-year-old outfielder has been shelved by a right oblique strain, which he suffered on Opening Day.
May 2 2025Lowe (oblique) has been dealing with back spasms over the past couple of days and hasn't been playing in rehab games, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe received an injection to help treat his back and will be shut down for a few days before being re-evaluated. The 27-year-old outfielder has been on the injured list since suffering a right oblique strain Opening Day, and his latest setback makes it harder to predict when he'll be able to rejoin the Rays.
Apr 20 2025Lowe (oblique) took about 20 dry swings Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe said after the swinging session that his oblique feels good and added that he is hoping to start hitting off a tee next week. That still probably puts him at least two weeks from playing in games, but the veteran outfielder said that he is "pleased with his progress." Lowe will likely need a minor-league rehab assignment before he's ready to rejoin the Rays.
Apr 18 2025Lowe (oblique) has resumed throwing and could start swinging a bat Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain in late March, which prompted his placement on the 10-day injured list. He's progressed enough in his recovery to resume throwing, and he appears to be ready to make the next step by swinging a bat. It's positive news for Lowe, and how his oblique reacts to more work over the coming days will determine when he'll be ready to embark on a rehab assignment.
Apr 8 2025Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Lowe (oblique) is "moving pretty pain free," Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cash added that Lowe, who suffered a Grade 2 right oblique strain on Opening Day, is "still a ways" away from a return, but the club is "happy with the way his body is feeling." While it's encouraging that Lowe is feeling better, a clearer picture on his timetable won't be available until after he starts ramping up activities, and it's uncertain when that might happen.
Mar 29 2025The Rays placed Lowe on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right oblique strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe injured himself on a swing during Friday's contest, and an MRI revealed a Grade 2 strain in his oblique, per Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun. It's unclear exactly how long the 27-year-old will be out, but there's a good chance he'll need to spend several weeks on the IL. In the meantime, Kameron Misner could pick up regular playing time in right field, while Jake Mangum will come up from Triple-A Durham to replenish Tampa Bay's outfield depth.
Mar 28 2025Lowe was removed in the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Rockies due to right oblique discomfort, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe tweaked his oblique while hitting a single to center field in the fifth inning and was removed for a pinch runner. He'll undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury Saturday but is expected to miss time, per Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun. Kameron Misner is the top candidate to see more starts in the outfield for as long as Lowe is sidelined.
Mar 11 2025Lowe has gone 6-for-23 with six strikeouts in Grapefruit League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe hasn't performed well this spring, as he has only one extra-base hit. More important than the results, Lowe is healthy after a delayed start to his 2024 season, and he should be locked into a key role for the Rays come the regular season.
Sep 24 2024Lowe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Tarik Skubal on the hill for the Tigers, the left-handed-hitting Lowe will begin the festivities on the bench. Jonny DeLuca will patrol right field for the Rays.
Sep 18 2024Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe snapped a 17-game stretch without a long ball, during which he hit only .237 with one RBI and four runs scored. That continued a down season from a power perspective for Lowe, as his slugging percentage and ISO have dropped 99 and 48 points, respectively, from 2023. Positively, he has been active and successful on the basepaths, tallying 24 stolen bases on 25 attempts.
Sep 9 2024Lowe is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Cristopher Sanchez is drawing the start for the Phillies, so it's not a surprise that Lowe will begin this one on the bench. Christopher Morel and Jonny DeLuca will be the corner outfielders for the Rays for the series opener.
Sep 4 2024Lowe went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe continues to be aggressive on the basepaths, as 11 of his 21 stolen bases have come in his last 22 games. His all-around performance has also improved after an injury-plagued first half, as he's maintained a .291 average with four homers, 16 RBI and 16 runs scored across 38 contests since the All-Star break.
Sep 2 2024Lowe went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe swiped a bag for the second day in a row and then came around to score in the first inning. The outfielder has now hit safely in eight of 10 games with five two-hit efforts, two homers and two steals. On the season, he is hitting .247 with nine home runs, 30 RBI, 31 runs scored and 19 stolen bases across 296 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old outfielder got the Rays on the board in the second inning by taking Luis Castillo deep. Lowe has gone yard twice in the last three games, and through 24 contests in August he's batting .269 (21-for-78) with four of his nine homers on the season, along with seven steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI.
Aug 18 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Saturday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe got the Rays going in the first inning by tallying an RBI triple and then proceeding to score on a double steal. He now has a stolen base in six consecutive contests, and he's also gone 6-for-21 with four RBI, three runs scored and three extra-base hits in that span.
Aug 12 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays will go with a lineup consisting of all right-handed or switch-hitting batters while Lowe and fellow left-handed hitters Ben Rortvedt and Brandon Lowe retreat to the bench. Jonny DeLuca will occupy Josh Lowe's usual spot in right field.
Aug 10 2024Lowe went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe fouled a ball off his right knee Thursday and didn't start Friday, but it's encouraging that he's feeling well enough to swipe a bag. The outfielder has gone 7-for-21 (.333) with four extra-base hits over eight contests in August. For the season, he's maintained a .236/.295/.407 slash line with 11 steals, seven home runs, 22 RBI and 23 runs scored across 61 games.
Aug 9 2024Lowe (knee) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe fouled a ball off his right knee in the first inning of Thursday's game and was removed shortly after. With his X-rays coming back negative, Lowe can be considered day-to-day moving forward. Dylan Carlson, Jose Siri and Jonny DeLuca fill the outfield from left to right Friday.
Aug 8 2024Lowe suffered a right knee contusion in Thursday's contest against the Cardinals, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe fouled a pitch off his right leg in the top of the first inning before ultimately striking out in what ended up being his only at-bat. The outfielder exited the contest before the bottom of the frame and subsequently underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Lowe should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.
Aug 3 2024Lowe went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double and three RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe entered the game with just five homers on the year, and none of them had come since his two-homer game June 21 versus the Pirates. He repeated the feat Saturday, hitting a two-run blast in the fifth inning and a solo shot in the seventh. While he hasn't displayed much power recently, he has gone 16-for-48 (.333) with eight RBI and three stolen bases across his last 14 contests. For the year, he has a .239/.299/.418 slash line, seven long balls, 10 steals, 22 RBI, 20 runs scored and 12 doubles over 201 plate appearances.
Aug 2 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Friday's game versus Houston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Yusei Kikuchi slated to take the mound for the Astros, the lefty-hitting Lowe will step out of Friday's lineup. His absence will allow Jonny DeLuca to pick up a start in right field and bat sixth.
Aug 1 2024Lowe went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a disappointing year overall for Lowe, but the outfielder now has four hits and two doubles in his last two contests. He's slashing .225/.284/.371 with five homers, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and 10 steals in 53 games this season. With Randy Arozarena and Amed Rosario both departing at the trade deadline, Lowe should be afforded a near-everyday role for Tampa Bay down the stretch.
Jul 27 2024Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Andrew Abbott starting on the mound for Cincinnati, Lowe will begin the contest in the dugout. Amed Rosario, Jose Siri and Jonny DeLuca will start in the outfield Saturday for the second straight game.
Jul 26 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will dodge a matchup with left-hander Nick Lodolo on Friday. Jonny DeLuca, Jose Siri and Amed Rosario will fill the outfield from left to right for the Rays' first game since trading Randy Arozarena to Seattle.
Jul 22 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Carlos Rodon will be on the hill for the Yankees, so the lefty-hitting Lowe will sit in favor of Jonny DeLuca in right field. Lowe has accrued just 16 plate appearances against left-handed pitching this season, picking up two hits.
Jul 20 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Lowe will stay put in the Rays' dugout as the lefty-throwing Nestor Cortes toes the slab for New York. Jonny DeLuca will start in right field instead while batting fifth.
Jul 14 2024Lowe went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Sunday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After battling injuries for much of the first half, Lowe has yet to find his rhythm at the plate. He's hit just .188 with a 37.1 percent strikeout rate across 10 games in July, though he has managed four stolen bases in that span. Lowe's performance should improve in the second half if he can stay healthy, but he has only a .670 OPS across 158 plate appearances to this point.
Jul 11 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe and his .429 OPS against southpaws will retreat to the bench Thursday while Nestor Cortes starts on the mound for New York. As a result, Jonny DeLuca will get a chance to start in right field, batting eighth.
Jul 9 2024Lowe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are rolling out an all right-handed hitting lineup against left-hander Carlos Rodon. Lowe will yield to Jonny DeLuca in right field.
Jul 6 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Andrew Heaney will start on the mound for Texas, so the left-handed bat of Lowe will begin Saturday's contest on the bench, opening up right field for Jonny DeLuca.
Jun 30 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will sit for the second time in the series against Washington while the Nationals send another southpaw (Patrick Corbin) to the hill. Jonny DeLuca will pick up the start in right field in Lowe's stead.
Jun 28 2024Lowe is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Mitchell Parker on the hill for the Nationals, the left-handed hitting Lowe will begin this one on the bench. Jonny DeLuca will occupy right field.
Jun 25 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases Tuesday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has started to heat up at the plate, as he's gone 11-for-30 with three homers, seven RBI and six runs scored across his last eight games. He's also shown a desire to steal bases, swiping three bags across his last three starts. Though Lowe had an injured-plagued first half of the season, he appears ready to deliver on lofty preseason expectations in the final months of the campaign.
Jun 24 2024Lowe went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe blasted two home runs Friday and ended the Rays' series in Pittsburgh 6-for-11 with three runs scored, five RBI and a stolen base. After an injury-filled start to the season, Lowe has started to come around at the plate by tallying three multi-hit performances in his last six starts.
Jun 22 2024Lowe went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 10-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old outfielder touched up Luis Ortiz for both his long balls, hooking a third-inning slider out to right field for a solo shot before lofting a fastball to left-center in the sixth for a three-run blast. Lowe has five homers on the season in 27 games, with three of them coming in the last four contests. If he can stay healthy, he seems poised for a big surge heading into the All-Star break.
Jun 19 2024Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single during Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been slow to reacclimate at the plate following his IL stint in late May, entering Tuesday's game 2-for-24 with 12 strikeouts since being activated June 5. However, he showed signs of life against the Twins, launching his third home run of the season and generating his third multi-hit game in 24 appearances.
Jun 14 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Rays facing a left-handed pitcher for the second consecutive night, Lowe will be held out of the starting lineup once again Friday. Jonny DeLuca will draw another start in right field and bat sixth.
Jun 13 2024Lowe went 1-for-1 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored Thursday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe began the game on the bench with lefty Justin Steele on the mound but entered as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning. He made an immediate impact with an RBI single and also tallied his first stolen base of the season. Lowe has gone only 2-for-18 since being activated from the injured list June 5 while striking out eight times.
Jun 10 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has gone 1-for-11 with five strikeouts at the dish since returning from his second stint on the injured list, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Jose Siri will cover center field and Richie Palacios will man right field for Tampa Bay on Monday.
Jun 7 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will get a day off with lefty Cole Irvin on the mound for the O's. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Jonny DeLuca will patrol the outfield from left to right Friday.
Jun 4 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday after missing time with an oblique issue, but he's not in the lineup for his first game back since lefty Jesus Luzardo is starting for Miami. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Jonny DeLuca will start across the outfield while Harold Ramirez serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 3 2024The Rays reinstated Lowe (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay is off Monday, but the club went ahead and officially put Lowe back on its active roster ahead of their series against the Marlins, which begins Tuesday. Lowe has been limited to just 14 games this season because of a pair of oblique strains, but he's ready to roll after going 4-for-12 with a triple, three runs and two RBI over three rehab games with Triple-A Durham. He'll likely see most of his playing time in right field for the Rays but could also play some in center.
May 30 2024Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Lowe (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham this weekend and hopes to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday versus the Marlins, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Last week, Lowe made his second trip to the IL this season with a right oblique strain. The strain was deemed mild, allowing him to resume baseball activities ahead of this weekend's rehab assignment. If Lowe does indeed return Tuesday, he will have missed just a little more than the minimum 10 days.
May 29 2024Lowe (oblique) went through a full workout on the field and hit in the batting cage prior to Tuesday's game against the A's, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe felt good after the work and will now increase the intensity of his activity over the next several days, including hitting against a high-velocity pitching machine and throwing with full intensity. For now, Lowe is expecting to be back from the injured list when first eligible.
May 25 2024The Rays placed Lowe on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to May 23, due to a right oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe left Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to right side tightness, and an MRI on Thursday revealed an oblique strain for the 26-year-old. Lowe began the year on the injured list due to a Grade 1 right oblique strain, and he did not make his season debut until May 6. The severity of the oblique strain isn't known, but given that it's on the right side again, Lowe could be on the shelf beyond the 10-day minimum. He did tell reporters Saturday that he hopes to only stay on the IL for the minimum, and he expects to resume baseball activities Monday, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. For Saturday's game against the Royals, the lefty-hitting Richie Palacios will start in left field and bat in the leadoff spot against right-hander Brady Singer, while Jonny DeLuca and Jose Siri will serve in right and center field, respectively.
May 24 2024Lowe (side) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old departed Wednesday's contest with a right side strain and was sent for an MRI on Thursday, the results of which remain unknown. Lowe will sit for at least one game and should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
May 22 2024Lowe will undergo an MRI on his right side Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Kevin Cash labeled Lowe's injury as a "right side strain," though the exact nature of the outfielder's issue will become known once his MRI results come back. Lowe landed on the injured list during spring training due to a right oblique strain and missed the first month-plus of the regular season, and it's possible he could require another stint on the IL due to his latest flareup.
May 18 2024Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game versus Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has struck out six times in his last two games, so the Rays will sit him down Saturday and give him a chance to clear his head. In his absence, Jonny DeLuca will start in right field while batting fifth.
May 16 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has generated at least one hit in all eight starts since coming off the IL and tallied his second homer in the Boston series Thursday. He tagged Cooper Criswell for a two-run shot in the third inning to put the Rays ahead 3-1. Lowe owns a .957 OPS in 38 plate appearances this season with four runs scored.
May 15 2024Lowe went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old outfielder connected on his first long ball of 2024 when he took Nick Pivetta deep in the first inning. Lowe is quickly making up for lost time after missing the first month-plus of the season due to an oblique strain, and in seven games since being activated from the IL he's batting .320 (8-for-25) with four doubles and a homer.
May 13 2024Lowe went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has appeared in five games since returning from an oblique and hamstring injury, and he's reached base in all four of his starts. He's hit either second or third in the Rays' lineup, though he did sit in the team's only game against a lefty since he was activated.
May 8 2024Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox are bringing a right-hander (Chris Flexen) to the mound, but he's been far more effective against lefties (.314 wOBA) than righties (.372 wOBA) for his career, which likely explains why the lefty-hitting Lowe is on the bench. After being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Lowe has gone 3-for-9 with a double through his first two games of the season.
May 6 2024The Rays activated Lowe (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe originally went on the IL prior to Opening Day with an oblique strain and more recently dealt with a hamstring issue during his minor-league rehab assignment. He's healthy now after resuming his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham this past Thursday and is finally ready for his 2024 Rays debut following a nearly six-week absence. The 26-year-old had a breakout 2023 campaign with Tampa Bay, hitting 20 home runs and stealing 32 bases.
May 1 2024Lowe (oblique/hamstring) will resume a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe, who opened the season on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain, was expected to be activated last weekend, but his return to the 26-man active roster was delayed after he experienced right hamstring tightness in a rehab game at Durham. However, the feeling is that Lowe experienced only a minor setback, and he's since been cleared to return to game action. Lowe will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis at Durham to determine when he can return from the IL to make his season debut for the big club.
Apr 29 2024Manager Kevin Cash stated Monday that the news on Lowe's MRI was "pretty good" and the team is monitoring him on a day-to-day basis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list over the weekend after recovering from an oblique injury that forced him to miss the first month of the 2024 campaign, but the club pushed the pause button after he felt some tightness in his right hamstring. This update from Cash is vague, so while it seems Lowe has managed to avoid a significant hamstring injury, the team has yet to provide a concrete timetable for the outfielder's return from the injured list.
Apr 27 2024Lowe (oblique) will not be activated off the 10-day injured list by the Rays this weekend due to tightness in his right hamstring, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe spent the past week progressing through his rehab assignment in the minors. He was expected to be activated from the IL on Saturday, but the 26-year-old now has a new injury to deal with, this time to his right hamstring. Topkin notes that Lowe was concerned about the risk of playing through the injury and missing more time. Lowe will fly back to Florida to receive an MRI on Monday, which will help provide a better idea as to when the outfielder will be able to return to the majors.
Apr 26 2024Lowe (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been on a rehab assignment for roughly a week, but he was with the big-league club in Chicago on Friday. He's projected to be activated Saturday to make his season debut and will almost certainly occupy a prominent spot in a struggling Rays' lineup. It will also be notable where Lowe plays defensively, as he started three games in center field during his rehab assignment.
Apr 19 2024Lowe (oblique) played nine innings in center field and went 0-for-3 with a walk during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was originally set to begin his rehab assignment Thursday, but the game was rained out. Perhaps most notable about his initial appearance was his defensive position, as he's primarily played in right field in the majors. However, with Jose Siri struggling early, the team could opt to replace him with Lowe and rely on a combination of Richie Palacios and Amed Rosario in right field.
Apr 16 2024Lowe (oblique) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Best of all, Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe might not need too much time at Triple-A given how well he's been feeling. Lowe has been playing in games at extended spring training, and it sounds like he's moved past the Grade 1 right oblique strain that shelved him to begin the season. A return before the end of April would seem to be back on the table for Lowe, who hit 20 homers and stole 32 bases in a breakout 2023 campaign.
Apr 14 2024Lowe (oblique) will play in two more extended spring training games in Port Charlotte, Fla., on Monday and Tuesday, and if all goes well, he could soon be sent to Triple-A Durham on a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was limited to only two Grapefruit League games; first the outfielder was shelved with left hip inflammation, and then he suffered a Grade 1 right oblique strain just as he was nearing his return. With that, he is expected to need something close to a full spring training's worth of at-bats during his rehab assignment, which likely pushes his 2024 debut to early May. Lowe broke out last season at the age of 25, batting .292 with 20 homers and 32 steals, and he will be a lineup fixture for Tampa Bay upon his return.
Mar 28 2024The Rays placed Lowe (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Lowe is dealing with a Grade 1 right oblique strain -- the most mild degree of strain -- he has yet to resume baseball activities since suffering the injury in mid-March and is on track to miss more than the minimum 10 days. According to MLB.com, Lowe will essentially need to complete a full spring training progression once he's cleared for activities, so at this stage, he's likely tracking for a late-April or early-May return. While Lowe is on the shelf to open the season, Richie Palacios, Harold Ramirez and Amed Rosario could all be in store for extra playing time in the corner outfield or at designated hitter.
Mar 17 2024Lowe (hip) will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with an oblique injury Sunday, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was poised to start Sunday after missing the first half of March with left hip inflammation, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, but the oblique issue will instead keep him sidelined. It's unclear when Lowe may be able to return, but he'll likely require a ramp-up period once healthy since he's played in just two games during spring training.
Mar 12 2024Lowe (hip) said Tuesday that he's "pretty much full go" and is aiming to return to Grapefruit League play Sunday or Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe tested out his left hip with some running over the weekend and came out of it without setbacks. The outfielder remains confident he will be ready for Opening Day, but it would certainly be comforting to see him back on the field first. To this point, Lowe has just two spring games and four plate appearances under his belt.
Mar 11 2024Lowe (hip) is feeling better but is still a week away from returning to game action, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was shut down from baseball activity in late February and was originally projected to be sidelined for only six days. However, the injury seems to be lingering as his timeline has been pushed back on a few occasions. If Lowe can return within a week, there shouldn't be much concern about his availability for Opening Day, but at this point, it will be reassuring to see him retake the field.
Mar 6 2024Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Lowe (hip) will be ready for full baseball activities in "probably another week if all goes well," Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is coming along slightly slower than the Rays anticipated, as he had previously appeared poised to resume activities later this week. The outfielder is dealing with left hip inflammation, which has limited him to just two games so far this spring. His Opening Day availability doesn't seem to be in danger just yet, but Lowe is facing a tight window to get himself ready for the start of the season.
Mar 5 2024Lowe (hip) will be re-evaluated Tuesday and could resume baseball activities within the next couple days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been shut down for the last few days with left hip inflammation but appears to be making nice progress. More will be known about his outlook in the coming days, but Lowe remains confident that he will be available for the Rays on Opening Day.
Feb 29 2024Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Lowe has been shut down from baseball activities for the next six days due to left hip inflammation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Lowe could be cleared to resume activities next week once the shutdown period ends, Topkin suggests that the outfielder won't immediately be rushed back into games and may not re-enter the Grapefruit League lineup for the next 10-to-15 days. So long as Lowe is playing again by mid-March, his availability for Opening Day shouldn't be in much peril, but any setback along the way would put the 26-year-old at risk of a stint on the injured list.
Oct 4 2023Lowe is starting in right field and batting cleanup Wednesday in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was not in the lineup for Game 1, although he did come off the bench to draw a walk as a pinch hitter. He'll not only enter the batting order for Game 2 but do so as the cleanup hitter, pushing Manuel Margot over to center field and Jose Siri to the bench.
Oct 3 2023Lowe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe often doesn't start versus left-handers, and he will begin this one on the bench as Texas throws southpaw Jordan Montgomery. Manuel Margot will be in right field for Tampa Bay.
Sep 29 2023Lowe is not in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Randy Arozarena, Manuel Margot and Harold Ramirez will start across the outfield as the Rays roll with an all-right-handed lineup versus Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. The lefty-swinging Lowe has slashed just .220/.270/.390 in 63 plate appearances this year against southpaws.
Sep 28 2023Lowe went 3-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His second-inning shot off Brayan Bello proved to be the only offense Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa Bay bullpen would need. Lowe has hit safely in nine straight starts, batting .389 (14-for-36) over that stretch to boost his season slash line to .290/.333/.496 with 20 homers, 32 steals, 69 runs and 81 RBI in 133 contests.
Sep 24 2023Lowe went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI on Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe helped the Rays jump out to a big lead with a three-run homer in the first inning, his first long ball since Aug. 29 and 19th of the season. Though his power production has fallen of late, Lowe has found other ways to be productive as he's swiped six bases and maintained a .278 batting average across 20 games in September.
Sep 20 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Lowe since the Angels are starting another lefty in Reid Detmers. Harold Ramirez will start in right field while Manuel Margot handles center.
Sep 19 2023Lowe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll begin this one on the bench with the Angels starting lefty Patrick Sandoval. Harold Ramirez will handle right field duties for the Rays in this one.
Sep 16 2023Lowe was added to the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Orioles and will hit fourth while playing right field, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was originally out of the lineup, but Luke Raley (undisclosed) was scratched after suffering an undisclosed injury. Lowe has only two hits across his last 15 at-bats, though he has only an 18.8 percent strikeout rate in that span.
Sep 13 2023Lowe is starting in center field and batting sixth for Wednesday's game in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe doesn't get many starts against left-handed pitching, but he's in there against Dallas Keuchel on Wednesday with the Rays running short on center field options with Jose Siri (hand) out. The left-handed-hitting Lowe has just a .527 OPS in limited chances versus southpaws this season.
Sep 11 2023Lowe went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe played a key role in Tampa Bay's victory and continued his surge to close the season. Since the All-Star break, he's maintained a 21.7 percent strikeout while recording six homers, 23 runs scored, 25 RBI and nine stolen bases across 161 plate appearances. Lowe still sits against the majority of left-handed pitchers -- cutting into his count stat upside -- but he's taken a significant step forward in skills this season.
Sep 5 2023Lowe went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Monday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe tallied his 28th stolen base of the season and has been particularly aggressive and efficient on the basepaths of late. Across his last 10 starts, he's hit .351 while swiping four bases and scoring six runs. His performance and playing time dipped in July, but Lowe has bounced back by hitting .337 with four homers and 15 RBI across his last 26 games.
Sep 2 2023Lowe is not in Saturday's lineup against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe got his only three starts of the season against southpaws between Aug. 18 and Aug. 23, but he will head to the bench for the third straight time with a lefty (Logan Allen) on the mound for the opposition. Harold Ramirez slots in at designated hitter while Luke Raley patrols right field.
Aug 30 2023Lowe is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in the Rays' blowout win over the Marlins on Tuesday, but he'll grab some pine in Wednesday's series finale with left-hander Jesus Luzardo toeing the slab. Lowe has slashed just .191/.244/.310 in 45 plate appearances versus lefties this year.
Aug 27 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will get Sunday off while the Yankees bring southpaw Carlos Rodon to the hill. With Lowe on the bench, the Rays will roll out an outfield of Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Luke Raley from left to right.
Aug 24 2023Lowe went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His 25th pilfer of the season came on the back half of a double steal with Jose Siri in the ninth inning, helping to rattle Colorado closer Justin Lawrence and fuel a game-tying, two-run rally. Lowe has produced multiple hits in four of his last five starts, boosting his slash line in August to .339/.383/.536 with two homers, three steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI in 16 contests.
Aug 22 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is not in the starting lineup with lefty Ty Blach taking the mound for the Rockies. Luke Raley will move to right field with Harold Ramirez entering the lineup as the designated hitter and batting third.
Aug 19 2023Lowe went 4-for-8 with a home run, four RBI, two runs and a walk in Saturday's doubleheader split with the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Lowe's production came in Game 1, when he drove in three runs and collected three hits, including a solo shot off Chase Silseth. The outfielder knocked in another run in the nightcap, marking his fourth straight game with at least one RBI. Lowe has gone 8-for-18 with a pair of long balls, eight RBI and four runs over that four-game stretch.
Aug 16 2023Lowe went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's fourth-inning homer off Ross Stripling was his 15th of the year, though just his second in his last 21 games. While he's cooled off in the power department, Lowe's tallied at least one hit in 10 of his previous 13 games, going 14-for-47 (.298) in that span. Overall, the 25-year-old outfielder's slashing .272/.315/.482 with 59 RBI, 49 runs scored and 24 steals across 362 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 will head to the bench with the Giants slated to roll out Sean Manaea as the primary pitcher in the series opener. Manuel Margot gets the nod in right field and will bat eighth in Lowe's absence.
Aug 10 2023Lowe is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manuel Margot will start in right field and bat eighth as the Rays face off against left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Lowe has slashed .200/.273/.333 in limited action versus southpaws this year.
Aug 5 2023Lowe is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As is always the case, Lowe will open the game on the bench with a lefty (Tarik Skubal) on the hill for the opposition. Manuel Margot draws the start in right field and will bat seventh.
Aug 1 2023Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe struggled in July, maintaining just a .197 average paired with a 34.3 percent strikeout rate. However, he did manage to end the month on a positive note, collecting at least one hit in four of his last five games to go along with five RBI and three runs scored. Despite his struggles, the Rays have mostly stuck to playing Lowe in a strong-side platoon role in right field -- though he does occasionally sit against righties.
Jul 29 2023Lowe is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is strictly only started against righties, and he even sits against against some opposite-handed pitchers, such as in Saturday's matchup against Hunter Brown. Manuel Margot will start in right field and bat eighth.
Jul 23 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will sit out against a right-hander (Tyler Wells) for the second time in three days while continuing to languish thus far in July (.167/.234/.286 slash line, 38.3 percent strikeout rate). Manuel Margot will replace Lowe as the Rays' starting right fielder.
Jul 21 2023Lowe is absent from the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Orioles, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The O's are starting right-hander Kyle Bradish, but the left-handed hitting Lowe nonetheless finds himself on the bench to start. Luke Raley -- who also bats left-handed -- will be in right field.
Jul 18 2023Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a quiet day for Tampa Bay's offense, but Lowe did his best to carry the squad with two of the team's five hits. One of those was a solo shot to center field in the second inning that temporarily put the Rays up 2-0. Lowe also nabbed his 20th stolen base of the campaign, which has added significant value to his fantasy profile after he stole just four bases over 54 games prior to this season.
Jul 15 2023Lowe will hit the bench for the evening portion of Saturday's doubleheader in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started the afternoon game in right field, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a sacrifice fly. Manuel Margot will be the right fielder in the nightcap.
Jul 11 2023Lowe (personal) was reinstated from the family medical emergency list Tuesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe missed the Rays' final two games prior to the All-Star break but will be back with them for the beginning of the second half. Jonathan Aranda was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.
Jul 8 2023Lowe was placed on the family medical emergency list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players may spend between three and seven days on the bereavement list. That means Lowe's first half is over, but he'll be back no later than the second game after the break. Jonathan Aranda was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Jul 6 2023Lowe isn't starting Thursday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Cristopher Sanchez starting on the mound for Philadelphia, the left-handed bat of Lowe will retreat to the bench to begin Thursday's game. Manuel Margot will start in right field and bat sixth while Lowe sits.
Jul 1 2023Lowe went 3-for-5 with one double, a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 15-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe continues his breakout year, posting career-highs across the board. Although this was the outfielder's only homer in the month of June, he's on a six-game hit streak, with two of those being three-hit games. The 25-year-old only appears to be scratching the surface of his potential.
Jun 29 2023Lowe went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe delivered a two-RBI single in the third inning, and he's now driven five runs across his last three games. He also struck out three times, marking his sixth multi-punchout performance in his last 10 starts. Despite having plenty of depth, the Rays have shown the willingness to take the good with the bad, as Lowe has retained a consistent large-side platoon role.
Jun 25 2023Lowe is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Timesreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has a .562 OPS over 64 at-bats in June and will head to the bench Sunday with lefty Daniel Lynch pitching for Kansas City. Manuel Margot will man right field and bat sixth.
Jun 21 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will take a seat for the series finale while he's been stuck in a bit of a rough patch at the plate of late, having gone 3-for-25 with 10 strikeouts over his past eight games. The Rays will roll out an outfield of Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Manuel Margot from left to right Wednesday.
Jun 18 2023Lowe went 2-for-4 with one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has turned up the speed again with four steals over his last six games despite going just 3-for-19 (.158) with two walks in that span. He's now 18-for-20 on the basepaths this season. The 25-year-old outfielder has added a .285/.332/.512 slash line with 11 home runs, 41 RBI, 32 runs scored and 14 doubles through 61 contests, establishing himself in a strong-side platoon role in right field.
Jun 17 2023Lowe Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times for Sunday's game against San Diego, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe's .281/.329/.512 season slash line represents a very encouraging step forward, as do his 11 homers and 17 steals. It hasn't made him immune to Tampa Bay's policy of heavy rotation, however, so he'll hit the bench after falling into a 1-for-16 slump over his last six games. Manuel Margot will take over in right field.
Jun 15 2023Lowe went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has slowed considerably at the plate in the last two weeks, hitting just .235 with a 32.4 percent strikeout rate. However, he has managed to find ways to contribute from a fantasy perspective, as he's also swiped three bags in that span. He's maintained a large-side platoon role for much of the season, though he has sat in two of the team's last seven games against righties.
Jun 13 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will head to the bench as the Rays face left-hander Hogan Harris as Oakland's primary pitcher Tuesday. Righty bat Manuel Margot will take over in right field and bat eighth against the A's.
Jun 11 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat with southpaw Martin Perez on the mound for Texas. Manuel Margot will start in right field in Lowe's absence and hit eighth.
Jun 9 2023Lowe is not in the lineup for Friday's tilt versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As always is the case when the Rays are facing a left-hander, Lowe will begin this one on the bench. Manuel Margot will get the call in right field.
Jun 6 2023Lowe is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Twins, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right-hander Louie Varland is on the bump for Minnesota, but Lowe will nonetheless begin this one on the bench. Luke Raley is in right field.
May 31 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will head to the bench as the Rays face off with Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. Manuel Margot will replace him in right field and bat fifth in the series finale with Chicago.
May 30 2023Lowe went 1-for-4 with one steal in Tuesday's loss against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has been one of MLB's most versatile bats, joining Ronald Acuna as the only other player hitting at least .300 with double-digit homers and steals. He has been a massive threat on the basepaths as of late, stealing seven bases in his last 12 games. Over that span, Lowe has also been hitting .311 with two long balls, nine RBI and five runs scored.
May 27 2023Lowe will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday, Lowe will take a seat. Manuel Margot will draw the start in right field and bat seventh versus Los Angeles.
May 24 2023Lowe is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As great of a season as he's having, Lowe has still yet to start a game versus a left-hander this season. Manuel Margot will be in right field against southpaw Yusei Kikuchi.
May 21 2023Lowe went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, an additional RBI and one steal in Sunday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was the lone source of offense for the Rays on Sunday, driving in all four of the team's runs. The outfielder turned a hanging slider from Freddy Peralta into a three-run home run in the fourth inning, scoring Randy Arozarena and Harold Ramirez, then scored Arozarena again in the eighth on a single. With 11 home runs and nine stolen bases through 38 games, Lowe is joined by Ronald Acuna as the only two players with at least eight homers and eight steals in MLB, displaying his incredibly useful skill set for category formats.
May 20 2023Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe will take a seat as the Rays face off with left-hander Eric Lauer on Saturday. The 25-year-old has gone 4-for-14 with a homer, a double and two RBI versus southpaws in 2023, but the team continues to keep him on the bench. Manuel Margot will take over in right field and bat eighth against Milwaukee.
May 19 2023Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run in a loss to the Mets on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe temporarily tied the score with a 440-foot blast to center field in the sixth inning, but New York responded with a go-ahead run in the bottom of the frame. The outfielder has gone deep five times in May, adding 12 RBI, nine runs and two steals through 15 games this month. Lowe is one of 25 major-leaguers to have reached double-digit homers at this point in the campaign.
May 13 2023Lowe went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of Tampa Bay's offense came on homers Friday, with Lowe's eighth-inning shot off Michael King looking like the game-winner until Anthony Rizzo answered in the bottom of the frame. Lowe has gone yard in back-to-back games, and the 25-year-old outfielder is up to nine homers in 31 contests while slashing .328/.374/.660 with six steals, 22 runs and 28 RBI.
May 11 2023Lowe went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run, five total RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe broke the game open in the sixth with a bases-clearing double. Then he popped a two-run shot in the eighth to put the Rays up 7-0. Entering 2023 Lowe had two homers and four stolen bases in 200 career plate appearances. The outfielder has eight homers and six stolen bases in 111 plate appearances this season as he and the Rays continue to dominate.
May 7 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he's upholding a robust .989 OPS on the season while also contributing on the basepaths (five steals in six attempts), the lefty-hitting Lowe should play against right-handers more often than not, though he'll occasionally be the odd man out of the lineup due to the Rays' logjam in the outfield and at designated hitter. He'll find himself on the bench Sunday while the Rays deploy Harold Ramirez at DH and roll out an outfield of Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Manuel Margot from left to right against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.
May 2 2023Lowe is absent from the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed hitting Lowe has now been on the bench for three of the last six games, despite the Rays facing right-handed pitchers throughout that span. The sporadic participation notably coincides with Jose Siri's return from the injured list. Lowe is batting a robust .342/.398/.632 with five homers and five steals, but he's falling short filling an everyday role. He's yet to start a game against a lefty.
May 1 2023Lowe went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe managed to go hitless for just the second time over his last 12 games but still found ways to make an impact after walking to lead off the eighth and ninth innings and coming around to score on both occasions. The 25-year-old failed to deliver to the hype around him a season ago, but seems to have figured things out in the early going, slashing .342/.398/.632 with five homers, 18 RBI, 17 runs, five steals and a 7:17 BB:K over 83 plate appearances.
Apr 29 2023Lowe went 2-for-4 with one homer and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was a major part of the Rays' 10-run seventh inning as he singled and homered. The 25-year-old has a hit in 10 of his last 11 games. Lowe is producing an excellent fantasy season, as he has five home runs, four stolen bases, and 18 RBI in 20 games.
Apr 28 2023Lowe is absent from the Rays' lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second time in four games since Jose Siri returned from the injured list that Lowe has been on the bench. All four games have been against right-handed pitching. Lowe has not made a start versus a lefty all season.
Apr 5 2023Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has started in just three of the Rays' first six games, but each of those starts have come against right-handed pitchers, while each of his absences have come versus lefties. It's not yet clear whether Lowe is truly viewed as a strong-side platoon player, but his usage thus far has been encouraging. He's helped his case for continuing to see regular playing time versus righties by getting off to a 6-for-14 start to the season while collecting four extra-base hits (one home run, three doubles).
Apr 1 2023Lowe went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe made his first start of the season while playing right field and hitting eighth. He hit a double in each of the second and third innings, the latter of which drove in two. While his production was positive, Lowe also struck out twice to continue a troubling trend of an inability to make consistent contact. So long as Manuel Margot and Harold Ramirez remain healthy, Lowe may find it hard to earn consistent playing time.
Mar 26 2023Lowe is likely to make the Rays' roster as a bench outfielder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe is in competition with the likes of Jonathan Aranda, Vidal Brujan and Luke Raley for a bench spot, though he's helped his cause by slugging three homers and a double across 43 plate appearances this spring. He's still struggled to make consistent contact, striking out 12 times in that same span. The Rays have yet to make an official announcement as to Lowe's status, so his place on the roster is not certain.
Mar 3 2023Lowe went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times, Lowe had a few impressive at-bats and saw a total of 22 pitchers in his three plate appearances. He led off the game with a single, stole second base and ultimately came around to score to account for the majority of his production. Through 10 at-bats this spring, Lowe has three hits, including a home run and a double.
Feb 25 2023Lowe went 1-for-2 with a double in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe started in left field and led off the team's first spring training game, and he began the contest with a double that went 101.4 mph off the bat. Prior to the game, Rays manager Kevin Cash noted that Lowe will get a lot of at-bats during spring training as the team seeks to evaluate his adjustment to big-league pitching, per Dawn Klemish of MLB.com. Lowe was a touted prospect entering the 2022 campaign, though he struck out at a 33.3 percent clip across 198 plate appearances with the Rays last season.
Sep 22 2022Lowe is hitting .310/.399/.538 with 12 homers, 21 steals and a 32.5 percent strikeout rate through 74 games with Triple-A Durham. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's been drawing a good amount of walks (12.9 percent), but Lowe continues to strike out at a horrendous pace. The last couple weeks are particularly illustrative of Lowe's ways, as he's hit .367 with a 1.078 OPS and eight steals over 13 games (49 plate appearances), and yet he's struck out 23 times in that span (a 39.7 percent clip). As impressive as Lowe's production has been in Triple-A over the last two seasons, his swing-and-miss tendencies continue to damage his potential of developing into an everyday major-league outfielder. The 20-20 upside is tantalizing, but we've seen other players with similar profiles fail to realize it before.
Jul 31 2022Tampa Bay optioned Lowe to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tampa Bay needing to clear room on the 26-man active roster and in the outfield for new trade acquisition David Peralta, Lowe and Luke Raley -- both of whom have minor-league options remaining -- were the most likely candidates to head back to the minors. The Rays ultimately elected to keep Raley with the big club over Lowe, who slashed .239/.299/.342 with a home run, two stolen bases, 15 runs and seven RBI in 33 games since his June 20 promotion from Triple-A Durham. Lowe will end his stint with the big club with an active seven-game hitting streak, but he had still struck out at an elevated 30.7 percent clip during his latest run with the Rays.
Jul 26 2022Lowe is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has hit .232 with seven doubles in 69 at-bats this month. Roman Quinn will start in center field Tuesday.
Jul 12 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Lowe will head to the bench after a seven-game stint in the starting lineup during which he supplied a modest .660 OPS, he still appears to have a fairly clear runway to a near-everyday role in the outfield while Kevin Kiermaier (hip) is out indefinitely. Rays manager Kevin Cash likely viewed Tuesday as a good opportunity to give the lefty-hitting Lowe a day off with a tough southpaw (Chris Sale) on the mound for Boston.
Jul 11 2022Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe took Joel Kuhnel yard in the eighth inning to tally his second home run of the season. He has lowered his strikeout rate to 13.9 percent while tallying four extra-base hits across his last nine starts and 36 plate appearances. Lowe has also been in the Rays' lineup for each of the last six games and should have a more secure role with Kevin Kiermaier (hip) sidelined.
Jul 7 2022Lowe went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In an apparent effort to get Lowe going at the plate, the Rays shifted him to the leadoff spot Wednesday. He responded with his second multi-hit effort across 14 starts since being recalled June 20. Lowe has struggled to a .170 average and a 29.1 percent strikeout rate across 55 plate appearances in that span, though he remains a regular in the lineup.
Jul 3 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lowe is on the bench for a second straight game against a right-handed starting pitcher (Ross Stripling), after he was excluded from the lineup for the second game of Saturday's twin bill when righty Thomas Hatch took the hill for Toronto. Prior to sitting out, Lowe had gone 2-for-11 over his previous three starts, which actually raised his season-long batting average to .179. The rookie looks as though he could be moving into more of a part-time role in favor of the righty-hitting Harold Ramirez, who is starting for the eighth game in a row.
Jul 2 2022Lowe isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in the first game of the twin bill and will get a breather in the matinee. Randy Arozarena is shifting to left field while Harold Ramirez starts in right.
Jun 29 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie will take a seat for the first time since being called up from Triple-A Durham on June 20. While starting in each of the past seven games, Lowe went 5-for-28 with a double, a stolen base, three runs and an RBI while striking out 12 times. Top center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list this weekend, and Lowe's lack of production in a full-time role thus far could put him in danger of losing out on steady at-bats.
Jun 25 2022Lowe went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie also struck out three times, continuing the contact issues that originally got him demoted in early May. Lowe has gone 2-for-15 with seven strikeouts over four games since returning to the Rays' lineup, but with Kevin Kiermaier (hip) and Manuel Margot (knee) both out of action for Tampa Bay, the 24-year-old top prospect will be given a chance to figure things out in the majors.
Jun 21 2022Lowe went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk Monday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday and started in left field while hitting eighth. His trouble making contact -- regardless of level -- continued Tuesday and marked the eighth time in 20 big-league games that he struck out multiple times this season. However, with Manuel Margot (knee) and Kevin Kiermaier (hip) expected to land on the injured list, Lowe should get regular run in the Rays' outfield.
Jun 20 2022The Rays recalled Lowe from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tampa Bay needing to pare down its pitching staff to 13 men ahead of Monday's MLB-imposed deadline, reliever Luke Bard will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to Lowe. After breaking camp with the big club as a starting outfielder, Lowe was sent to Triple-A just three weeks later when he slashed .181/.250/.325 with a 38 percent strikeout rate over 71 plate appearances at Tampa Bay. The 24-year-old has since righted the ship at Triple-A with a .929 OPS at Durham, but he's still struck out in 31.2 percent of his 157 plate appearances. In spite of his high pedigree as a prospect, Lowe may still have to initially settle for fourth-outfielder duties behind Manuel Margot, Randy Arozarena and Kevin Kiermaier as he rejoins the big club.
Jun 19 2022Lowe is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe wasn't in the lineup for the Triple-A club Sunday, and he'll ultimately head to Tampa Bay to rejoin the Rays ahead of their series opener against the Yankees. The 24-year-old had a 38.0 percent strikeout rate over 19 games with the Rays to begin the year but has cut down to a 20.6 percent strikeout rate in the minors over 15 games since the start of June. In spite of his struggles in the big leagues early in the season, Lowe should see regular playing time once he's called up Monday.
Jun 14 2022Lowe has struck out only twice in his last six games for Triple-A Durham -- a span in which he's hit .381, walked six times and stolen two bases. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He recently went four straight games without striking out -- the first time he's done that all season. Before that stretch, Lowe had struck out at least once in 26 of 27 games since his demotion to Triple-A. In June as a whole, Lowe has hit .300/.429/.475 with a homer, three steals and nearly as many walks as strikeouts, so it certainly looks like he's turning the corner with his approach at the plate after struggling mightily to begin the year.
May 12 2022Lowe has homered in each of his last two games and three times overall for Triple-A Durham, but he's picked up only one other hit in seven games since being demoted while striking out 17 times in 28 plate appearances. He's hitting .188/.257/.344 for Durham. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was already whiffing way too much in the majors before his demotion, but this is a whole new level -- a 60.7 percent strikeout rate. The issue seems more like a problem with his approach or confidence than anything physical, so Lowe could be just an adjustment way from being the hitter who posted a .291/.381/.535 line for Durham last year. He's always going to strike out a lot, but Lowe is a much better hitter than he's shown this year. Fortunately, the Rays have the luxury of letting him work through it at Triple-A for as long as he needs.
May 1 2022Lowe was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe didn't have a particularly hot start to the regular season, as he slashed just .181/.250/.325 with three homers, 13 runs, eight RBI and a stolen base. However, he still had regular playing time and is one of the Rays' top prospects, so it's surprising to see him sent down as part of a move to trim the major-league roster from 28 to 26 players by Monday. The 24-year-old will likely be back with the major-league club at some point as long as regains some production at the plate in Durham, but it's not yet clear when that could occur. Harold Ramirez and Brett Phillips should see an uptick in playing time following Lowe's demotion.
Apr 30 2022Lowe went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie turned on a Dylan Bundy fastball at the top of the zone in the first inning, sending it over the fence in center field for his first homer in the majors. Lowe has had a tough start to his tenure in Tampa Bay, with his 36.5 percent strikeout rate being more than 10 points higher than his mark in Triple-A last year, but he's been making hard contact when he does get his bat on the ball and a hot streak could be coming.
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: He's one of three lefty-hitting regulars taking a seat for the series finale, with Ji-Man Choi and Brandon Lowe also joining Lowe on the bench. Randy Arozarena, who served as the Rays' designated hitter in Saturday's 3-2 win, will replace Lowe in left field Sunday.
Apr 18 2022Lowe went 2-for-4 with a steal, one RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe scored on Ji-Man Choi's fourth-inning single after he singled and swiped second base. He then drove in Brett Phillips with an RBI single of his own in the fifth. The rookie outfielder is now slashing .182/.289/.242 with five runs scored through 38 plate appearances.
Apr 16 2022Lowe isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe has gone just 1-for-14 with an RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts in his last four appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games, even with righty Michael Kopech on the mound for the White Sox. Randy Arozarena will start in left field while Taylor Walls enters the lineup at shortstop.
Apr 14 2022Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill for Oakland, the righty-hitting Harold Ramirez will crack the starting nine as a replacement for the lefty-hitting Lowe. Over his first six games with Tampa Bay this season, Lowe has slashed .143/.308/.238 with three runs and an RBI across 26 plate appearances.
Apr 8 2022Lowe went 0-for-2 with two walks in Friday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was not originally slated to begin the season on the major-league roster, though that changed once the Rays dealt Austin Meadows to Detroit. Though he hit seventh in the order while making his debut, it appears that Lowe will have everyday playing time to begin the season as he was in the Opening Day lineup despite facing a left-handed pitcher. While it's not clear how Lowe's skillset will translate to the big leagues immediately, he has hit for power and stolen double-digit bases throughout his minor-league career.
Apr 5 2022The Rays recalled Lowe from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, making his addition to the Opening Day roster official. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One of the organization's top prospects, Lowe was originally optioned to Triple-A Durham on March 31 so he could continue to play on an everyday basis to begin the season, but an opportunity on the big-league roster reopened after Tampa Bay traded Austin Meadows to Detroit on Monday. Even with Meadows exiting the outfield and designated hitter picture, the Rays are still overflowing with quality options at either spot, which could result in the lefty-hitting Lowe settling for strong-side platoon work or part-time duty. Even if he ends up sitting two or three times per week, Lowe should still receive enough starts to justify a roster spot in most 12-team mixed leagues. The 24-year-old put his excellent speed, plus power and strong plate skills on full display at Triple-A Durham in 2021, producing a .916 OPS while walking at a 13.2 percent clip and going 26-for-26 on stolen-base attempts.
Apr 4 2022Lowe will be called up by Tampa Bay and join the team beginning on Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was optioned to Triple-A after he hit .190 with two RBI, a stolen base and six strikeouts in eight Grapefruit League games this spring. However, he will be recalled to the majors with the trade of Austin Meadows to Detroit. Lowe isn't likely to be called up if he isn't going to get significant playing time. Lowe is one of Tampa Bay's top prospects and has 20/20 potential with his combination of speed and power.
Mar 31 2022Lowe was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe was competing for a depth role in Tampa Bay's outfield this spring, but he'll report to the minors to begin the year after he hit .190 with two RBI, a stolen base and six strikeouts in eight Grapefruit League games this spring. However, he'll likely be in consideration for a major-league roster spot at some point in 2022 as long as he performs well in Durham.
Sep 11 2021Lowe was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Randy Arozarena getting activated from the paternity list, Lowe predictably got sent back to the minors. Lowe had a single, a walk and a stolen base in two plate appearances while playing sparingly during his first cup of coffee in the majors.
Sep 8 2021Lowe went 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in his big-league debut Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe, who batted eighth and got the start in right field, walked and stole second in the third inning, then he pocketed his first career hit with an infield single in the fifth. He was removed for pinch-hitter Yandy Diaz prior to his next plate appearance. Lowe was recalled from Triple-A Durham earlier in the day after Randy Arozarena (personal) was placed on the paternity list, so it could be a brief stint with the big club if Lowe is once again the corresponding roster move upon Arozarena's return.
Aug 20 2021Lowe hit a walkoff two-run homer for Triple-A Durham on Thursday and is now batting .275/.353/.552 with 20 homers and 19 steals across 83 games this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That marked his third straight game with a homer, and he's actually gone four consecutive games without a strikeout -- a positive sign, as Lowe has whiffed fairly prolifically throughout his career in the minors. He may never hit for great average, but Lowe's homers and steals should make him a valuable fantasy asset once he finds his way to the majors -- whenever that may be.
Mar 16 2021The Rays optioned Lowe to their minor-league camp Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 2016 first-round pick will likely open the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Durham after posting a .783 OPS while stealing 30 bases in 121 games with Double-A Montgomery in his last minor-league season in 2019. The 23-year-old boasts an intriguing combination of speed and power from the left side of the plate, and his ability to play a solid center field could make him a candidate to fill a full-time role for the Rays this season if the team decides to trade away veteran Kevin Kiermaier at some point.
Nov 20 2020Lowe's contract was purchased by the Rays on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lowe, the younger brother of Nate Lowe, is one of the best center field prospects in the minors and is essentially big-league ready after an impressive Arizona Fall League in 2019 and a strong performance this past summer at the alternate training site. The one concern is that the platoon-happy rays may limit his exposure to left-handed pitchers, but he brings a very appealing power/speed combo to the table.