Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (neck) was scheduled to be in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was scratched after waking up with a stiff neck. Lowe could be available off the bench, but the Rays would prefer to stay away from him. Fantasy managers will want to make sure they move Lowe to their bench Tuesday. In his place, Taylor Walls will get the nod at the keystone and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. The 28-year-old Lowe can be considered day-to-day for now. He's right at the Mendoza Line (.200) this year with five doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 24 RBI, two stolen bases and 24 runs scored in 42 games played.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 0-for-4 in the team's easy win over the New York Yankees on Thursday. He extended his hitless skid to an 0-for-19 drought and Lowe has just one knock over 27 at-bats in May. The 28-year-old has cooled off dramatically after a roaring start to the year that saw him launch six long balls over his first 17 games. Lowe has only one big fly over his last 16 games, crashing down to a frigid 2-for-39 stretch since April 28. The nosedive cues an opportune juncture to buy low on the former all-star in fantasy, as the righty masher's barrel rate of 18.3% ranks among the best in baseball despite the recent tailspin. Lowe represents a priority trade target in punt-average fantasy builds.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Friday against the New York Yankees with a slight back issue. It's a different injury than what sidelined him last year, and he plans to go through a full workout on Friday and should be available off the bench. It sounds like the 28-year-old's injury isn't very serious, so consider him day-to-day for now. Hopefully, he'll be able to return on Saturday. Lowe does have seven home runs and 20 RBI in 27 games so far this year, but he's also hitting only .223 (21-for-94) with 33 strikeouts. Taylor Walls will man the keystone and hit seventh against Yankees right-hander Jhony Brito on Friday.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe provided the heroics for the Rays on Friday night in the 8-7 win over the Chicago White Sox when he hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the fans home happy. He finished the night 1-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, a walk and two strikeouts. It's been nice to see the 28-year-old left-handed hitter show some pop early on in 2023. Through 17 games played and 66 plate appearances, he's gong 16-for-55 (.291) with a double, six home runs, 15 RBI, a stolen base and 17 runs scored for the streaking Rays. Injuries have plagued Lowe in recent years, but he's healthy now and appears to be locked in at the plate.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not starting on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 28-year-old will take a seat against left-handed hurler Yusei Kikuchi as the Rays look to start another winning streak. Lowe is off to a hot start, along with most players on Tampa Bay, slashing .324/.444/.757 with five home runs, 12 RBI, and a stolen base. Taylor Walls is starting at second and batting sixth in his place.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe continued his scorching hot stretch on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with his fifth homer of the season in a 9-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. He added two runs and two RBI to round out the performance. Lowe has now homered in five straight starts, although that streak includes a pinch-hit appearance in Wednesday's game where he didn't go yard. Lowe has been a big part of Tampa Bay's record 13-game undefeated streak, and he should continue to hit for big power as long as he stays healthy.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk, and two runs in an 11-0 win over the Oakland A's on Sunday. Lowe posted an impressive outing, with his fourth-inning grand slam traveling 386 feet and registering an exit velocity of 100.4 MPH. He added a fifth RBI with a seventh-inning single. Lowe is now hitting .286 with two homers, eight runs, and eight RBI across 21 at-bats this season.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is batting second on Saturday against Shintaro Fujinami and the Oakland Athletics. The 28-year-old second baseman was absent from the Tampa lineup over the last two contests as they faced left-handed starters. Lowe is already off to a disappointing start having missed a game with a toe contusion and appearing in just five contests overall. He's slashing .200/.333/.200 with no home runs or RBI through 15 at-bats. Perhaps a matchup with Fujinami, who was destroyed in his MLB debut vs. the Angels in his previous start, will be just what the doctor ordered.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Friday against left-hander Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics. Lowe is off to a poor start at the plate and isn't seeing the ball well off of lefties, so he'll take a seat. In the early going in 2023, he's gone just 3-for-15 (.200) with two runs scored, three walks and five strikeouts in five games. With him on the bench, middle infielder Taylor Walls will get the start at the keystone and will hit ninth in the batting order against Waldichuk. Walls is mostly known for his defense on the infield, although he is hitting .313 (5-for-16) in the early going this year with a double and an RBI in six games.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against left-hander Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. Lowe returned to Tampa's lineup on Monday after a toe injury, but he'll get the day off on Wednesday against a southpaw. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter is off to a slow start in his first five games, going 3-for-15 (.200) with three walks and five strikeouts in 18 plate appearances. With Lowe getting a breather, Taylor Walls draws into the lineup at second base and will hit seventh against Corbin. In 201 big-league games to this point, Walls has a .184/.281/.287 slash line with only nine homers and 48 RBI, so he'll be a low-upside DFS play.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. The left-handed slugger suffered a right toe contusion during Saturday's game. Lowe sat out on Sunday because of the injury, but appears to be feeling good enough to play on Monday. It doesn't sound like this injury is going to be something that bothers Lowe going forward. He'll bat leadoff and play second base against right-hander Trevor Williams on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) is feeling better and able to pinch hit Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash said Lowe should start Monday against the Washington Nationals. Lowe was pulled from the game Saturday against the Tigers and with a lefty on the mound Sunday, had a planned day off.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) was pulled from Saturday's meeting with the Tigers because of a right great toe injury. Although it's being reported the 28-year-old has a contusion, he'll likely undergo some testing. However, Lowe may avoid a trip to the injured list if that's all it is. Nevertheless, he would finish with one hit and a walk before being replaced by Isaac Paredes, who may be in line for more work moving ahead.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe connected for a third-inning solo shot off Blue Jays pitcher Casey Lawrence while he added a single on the afternoon as well, raising his average to .333 for the spring. The lefty-swinging Lowe had his 2022 season limited to just 65 games due to injury and hit only .221 with eight homers and a .691 OPS in that time. His 104 wRC+ on the season was easily a career low despite sitting slightly above the league average. The 28-year-old represents a strong bounce-back candidate when healthy, as he hit 39 homers with seven steals and an .863 OPS as recently as 2021 while he owns a career .830 OPS across parts of five big-league seasons. His ability to hit left-handed pitching for power ensures him a lineup spot on a near everyday basis when healthy as he looks to bounce back in 2023.

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred infielder Brandon Lowe (back) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The move makes room for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who was activated from the 60-day injured list, on the active roster. Lowe appeared in 65 games for the Rays this season, batting .221 with a .308 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a stolen base in 266 plate appearances. Right-handed pitcher Christofer Ogando was also optioned to Triple-A.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) will be shut down for the rest of the season due to lingering back issues. Lowe has been dealing with back inflammation all season, and the Rays have finally decided that he won't be able to return without the risk of further damage. The 28-year-old lefty managed only 235 at-bats in 2022, and slashed a disappointing .221/.308/.383 with just eight homers and one stolen base. The hope will be to figure out the back problems in the off-season and have him ready for the 2023 season, but back injuries tend to be tricky and it is hard to say how he will progress. If he is healthy, he could be a bounce-back candidate for 2023.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe's (back) MRI exam showed some inflammation in his back, and he's seeking additional medical opinions to determine the best course of action. The Rays remain hopeful that Lowe will play again this year, but fantasy managers shouldn't be holding out as much hope, especially since the 28-year-old left-handed hitter has disappointed to the tune of a .221/.308/.383 slash line with eight home runs, 25 RBI, 31 runs scored and a steal in 266 plate appearances over 65 games played. The Rays will just be hoping that Lowe can contribute if the club makes it to the postseason. Isaac Paredes is starting at second base on Wednesday, but Jonathan Aranda and Taylor Walls could mix in for however long Lowe is sidelined.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) on the 10-day injured list with lower back discomfort on Tuesday and recalled catcher Rene Pinto from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The injured list move is retroactive to Sept. 12. Lowe can return from the injured list on Sept. 22, but it remains to be seen if he'll even be ready by then, so the 28-year-old isn't a must-stash in single-year fantasy leagues. He's been a disappointment in 2022 with a .221/.308/.383 slash line, eight home runs, 25 RBI, 31 runs scored and a stolen base in 235 at-bats. Taylor Walls got the start at the keystone in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, but Isaac Paredes and Jonathan Aranda could see time there down the stretch with Lowe sidelined again.

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe's back has been bothering him, which is why he's not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The team will see if he's available to come off the bench late in Game 1 and/or start in Game 2. The sore back could help explain why the 28-year-old left-handed hitter has gone hitless in his last 14 at-bats over five games. With Lowe out, Taylor Walls is starting at the keystone and is hitting eighth against Blue Jays right-hander Julian Merryweather in Game 1. DFS gamers should look for better low-cost options over Walls.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is absent from the starting lineup on Tuesday for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Lowe has gone hitless in his last 14 at-bats with four strikeouts in his last five games, so Game 1 of a doubleheader is a good time to rest him. There's a good chance he'll be back in the lineup for Game 2 against Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. The 28-year-old has been held back by injuries in 2022 and is hitting only .221/.308/.383 with eight homers, 25 RBI, 31 runs and a stolen base in 235 at-bats. Taylor Walls is playing second and hitting eighth against Jays right-hander Julian Merryweather in Game 1. Walls will be a low-upside DFS dart throw.