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.

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Brandon Lowe (triceps) from the injured list on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is hitting .234 in 251 plate appearances for the Rays this season, with a .319 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a stolen base. To make room for Lowe on the active roster, Tampa Bay optioned infielder and outfielder Vidal Brujan to Triple-A. In 154 plate appearances in the Majors this season, the 24-year-old is hitting .165 with a .234 on-base percentage, two home runs, and five stolen bases.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Brandon Lowe (triceps) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right triceps contusion. The move was made retroactive to Aug. 28. So far this season, the 28-year-old has appeared in 61 games for the Rays, seeing the bulk of his playing time at second base. He's hitting .234 with a .319 on-base percentage, eight home runs and a stolen base in 251 plate appearances for Tampa Bay this year.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (elbow) is not in the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Lowe was forced to leave Friday's game early with a right elbow contusion, and he'll miss at least Saturday's contest. Consider him day-to-day for now, and he might even be available off the bench. With Lowe sidelined, Yu Chang will get the start at the keystone and will hit seventh on Saturday against Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill. Chang will be a very low-upside DFS play for Saturday's slate of action. He's gone 19-for-78 (.244) with two homers, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in 29 games played for Tampa this year, and he only has 13 career long balls in four major league seasons.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe left Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox after he was hit on the elbow by a pitch. Lowe took a 93.5 MPH fastball off of his right elbow in what the team is calling a contusion. He had gone 0-for-1 with a lineout before leaving and was replaced at second base by Yu Chang. Look for the Rays to update Lowe's status at some point before Saturday's game.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe isn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tucker Davidson. So far this season, Lowe is hitting .235 with a .313 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a stolen base in 243 plate appearances. Yu Chang will move over to second base and start there instead on Monday. Chang, who is also hitting fifth against Davidson and the Angels, is batting .205 with a .269 on-base percentage and three home runs in 130 plate appearances this season. Fantasy managers in search of streaming help are probably better off looking elsewhere.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, serving as the designated hitter and batting second in the order. Lowe sat out of Sunday's game with shoulder soreness, but it turned out to be nothing serious and he'll be back in there a day later. He's off to a rough start in August, batting just .182 (6-for-33) with a homer, eight RBI and three runs scored in eight games played, so fantasy managers may want to think twice before starting him in a tough matchup on Monday against Cole. Overall on the year, Lowe is hitting .237/.309/.429 with eight homers, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored and one stolen base in 198 at-bats.