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Mon Mar 1809:59Brandon Lowe Goes Yard
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League matchup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old has now homered twice with a pair of RBI this spring, but has struggled with just three hits in 23 at-bats. Lowe has historically been a good source of power that will sink one's batting average, but has struggled with injuries over the last two seasons. His value isn't what it once was, but with an ADP of 330, his power is worth the gamble.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 2223:58Brandon Lowe Back In Action In Camp
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (illness) returned to workouts with the rest of the team in spring training on Thursday after being held back in the last week due to an illness. Lowe will now begin ramping things up before eventually appearing in Grapefruit League games. The 29-year-old has impressive power at the second base position from the left side of the plate, but he has struggled against left-handed pitching and has only played in over 100 games twice in his six major-league seasons. Lowe played in 109 games in 2023 and slashed .231/.328/.443 with 21 home runs, 68 RBI and seven stolen bases in 436 plate appearances. He had a career-high 39 long balls in 149 games in 2021, but that season has been an outlier for Lowe. He's a risk/reward power bat at second base.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - John RomanoRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2016:52Brandon Lowe Still Under The Weather
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (illness) was held out of workouts at spring training again on Tuesday due to an illness, according to manager Kevin Cash. Lowe should be able to rejoin the team at camp later this week. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting infielder will open the 2024 season as the team's regular second baseman as long as he can stay healthy. He managed to play over 100 games in 2023 for just the second time in six major-league seasons while hitting .231/.328/.443 with 21 home runs, 15 doubles, a triple, 68 RBI, seven stolen bases and 58 runs scored in 109 games. Lowe is an injury risk and struggles to hit left-handers, but otherwise, his power from the left side at the keystone makes him a solid backup middle-infield option for fantasy managers.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Mon Dec 4 202323:16Brandon Lowe Not Expected To Have Limitations In 2024
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) said his broken right kneecap has healed and that he should not have limitations going forward this winter or going into the 2024 campaign. Lowe barely played in over 100 games for the second time in his six seasons in the big leagues and slashed .231/.328/.443 with 21 home runs, 15 doubles, a triple, 68 RBI, seven stolen bases and 58 runs scored in 436 total plate appearances. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter has impressive power at the second base position and also had a career-high 39 home runs in 149 games in 2021. However, injuries continue to limit him and he'll need to improve against left-handers if he's going to improve on his 2023 numbers. Lowe is a risk/reward power bat at the keystone in fantasy.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 23 202312:33Brandon Lowe Placed On Injured List Saturday
The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday and recalled outfielder Raimel Tapia from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Lowe fractured his right patella fouling a ball off his knee on Thursday and is expected to miss the next four to six weeks. It's an unfortunate injury for the 29-year-old left-handed hitter with the regular season coming to a close in just over a week. Even if the Rays make a deep postseason run, Lowe is unlikely to be available to play in October. The Rays are limping to the finish line with key injuries to Lowe, Luke Raley and Randy Arozarena. Lowe finishes his 2023 season with a .231/.328/.443 slash line with 21 home runs, 68 RBI, seven stolen bases and 58 runs scored in 377 at-bats.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 23 202301:02Brandon Lowe Finished For 2023 With Knee Fracture
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) has been diagnosed with a right patella fracture and is expected to be shelved for four-to-six weeks. It's a bit of surprising turn of events after the 29-year-old fouled a ball off of his right knee during Thursday's contest but was able to remain in the game for a few more innings. Lowe is obviously done for the regular season and would need the Rays to make a deep postseason run in order to return in 2023. The slugger ran hot and cold all year, ultimately submitting a .231/.328/.443 slash line with 21 home runs, 68 RBI, and seven stolen bases during 377 at-bats. Rookie Curtis Mead, who replaced Lowe in the lineup on Thursday and Friday, should see more action in the infield during the final week of play.
Source: Ryan BassRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 22 202316:22Brandon Lowe Going For Testing On His Knee
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) was limping noticeably due to a sore right knee after he fouled a ball off of it on Thursday, and he's gone for more testing on Friday. Lowe is obviously not playing on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, with Isaac Paredes drawing the start at the keystone and hitting fifth against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Curtis Mead is starting at the hot corner. The results of Lowe's tests will determine how much time he will miss, but with only nine games remaining before the end of the regular season, the Rays might just be hoping that he'll be back in time for the playoffs. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter is batting .231 (87-for-377) on the year with 21 homers, 68 RBI, seven stolen bases and 58 runs scored for the Rays.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Thu Sep 21 202318:43Brandon Lowe Leaves Thursday’s Game Early
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) was pulled from Thursday's game versus the Los Angeles Angels due to an apparent right knee injury. The 29-year-old left during the top of the ninth inning after fouling a ball off of his right knee earlier in the game. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before Curtis Mead replaced him defensively. Fantasy managers should deem Lowe day-to-day until we hear more, but it bodes well that he wasn't forced from the contest immediately. The Rays have a deep depth chart at the keystone, so Osleivis Basabe and Jonathan Aranda could also slide in if Lowe is not ready for Friday's series opener vs. the Toronto Blue Jays or beyond.
Source: Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 14 202320:23Brandon Lowe Starting On The Pine
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe will start Monday's game on the pine against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but left-hander Sean Manaea will come out of the bullpen for the Giants as their bulk reliever. Isaac Paredes will start at the keystone and hit cleanup, while Curtis Mead is at third base and batting sixth. Lowe has 27 at-bats against southpaws this year and has only four hits and no home runs against them. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger is batting a lowly .221 (61-for-276), but his power (15 home runs) plays in fantasy at the keystone and he's also driven in 46 runs and stolen six bags in 2023. If Lowe is healthy down the stretch, he could be a nice piece for fantasy squads down the stretch.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202317:36Brandon Lowe Resting Against Cardinals
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore on Thursday in the series finale. Isaac Paredes will play the keystone and bat fifth, with Curtis Mead at the hot corner and batting seventh against Liberatore. Lowe has just 26 at-bats against southpaws this year and has four hits against them (no homers) for a .154 average. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter appears to be past a disc issue in his back and has hit .258 (23-for-89) with six home runs, five doubles, 16 RBI, two steals and 12 runs scored in 27 games (25 starts) since returning from the injured list on July 4. Lowe probably isn't going to hit for average the rest of the way, but his power at second base can be pretty useful.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 1 202300:20Brandon Lowe Stays Hot, Hits Two-Run Homer
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe continued his strong July at the plate in Monday's 5-1 win over the Yankees. Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. The first-inning blast was his 14th of the season. While his season numbers are still unimpressive, the 29-year-old has batted .284 with five HR, 13 RBI, and two stolen bases in July. Lowe's power potential is elite, so he could provide a boost for fantasy managers down the stretch if he can continue to turn things around.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 26 202300:12Brandon Lowe Has Three-Hit Night Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe had a solid night at the plate in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Marlins. Lowe went 3-for-4 with two singles, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 29-year-old's 2022 struggles have continued in 2023 as he has slashed .214/.311/.415 with 11 HR, 34 RBI, and four stolen bases. Fantasy managers are aware of his elite power potential, and while he has hit the ball hard this season, he will not provide much fantasy value unless he can hit the ball out of the park more frequently.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202318:04Luke Raley, Brandon Lowe Both Sitting Versus Lefty
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/first baseman Luke Raley and second baseman Brandon Lowe are absent from Thursday's lineup versus southpaw Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies. It looks to be a matchup-based absence for the two lefty-hitters who possess inferior platoon splits against left-handed pitching. Manuel Margot will watch right field and bat sixth while Taylor Walls covers the keystone and hits ninth in this one. Expect Raley and Lowe to be busy during an upcoming three-game weekend set with the Atlanta Braves while slated to oppose three right-handed pitchers.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 4 202314:38Brandon Lowe Activated And Starting Against Phillies
The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, and he's starting at second base and batting sixth in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Lowe initially at the plate after he missed the past month with a herniated disc in his back. It's an issue that the 28-year-old left-handed slugger could be dealing with for the rest of the season. If five minor-league rehab games, he went 4-for-17 (.235) with one RBI and two doubles. Lowe does have nine home runs in 176 at-bats for the Rays this year, but he's hitting a lowly .205 (36-for-176) with three stolen bases in 50 games.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 29 202317:12Brandon Lowe Could Return Next Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout as the designated hitter for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays in a minor-league rehab game on Monday. He's already moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts while playing second base on Wednesday. Lowe is scheduled to play Thursday, take Friday off, and then play Saturday and Sunday before being re-evaluated. The earliest the left-handed slugger could return from the 10-day injured list would be next Tuesday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. The 28-year-old has been on the IL since June 5 with lower-back inflammation, but he's nearing a return.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 27 202312:09Brandon Lowe Could Return Before All-Star Break
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) was put on the 10-day injured list on June 5 with a stiff back, but he's dealing with a different back injury than the one that sidelined him for much of 2022. He resumed baseball activities on June 20 and felt "great" before getting some at-bats in a live batting practice session on June 23. Lowe could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this week in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League before progressing to Triple-A Durham for some at-bats. Barring a setback, the 28-year-old could return to the team during their final homestand before the All-Star break. Lowe does have nine home runs in 50 games this year, but he's hitting a disappointing .205 (36-for-176) and continues to have trouble staying on the field.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 21 202309:40Brandon Lowe Feeling Good After Tuesday's Workout
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) resumed baseball activities on Tuesday, participating in some pregame work. Afterwards, the 28-year-old told reporters he was feeling "great." Lowe hasn't been in a game since June 3 after experiencing back stiffness and hitting the injured list. The one-time All-Star hopes to be back before the All-Star break, but there is no set timetable for his return right now. Before the injury, Lowe was enduring a bit of a tough season at the dish, slashing .205/.299/.398 with nine bombs, 26 runs, 29 RBI, and three stolen bases across 50 games. His power is valuable in every format, so hopefully, he can return sooner rather than later.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 19 202310:54Brandon Lowe To Resume Baseball Activities On Friday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) is scheduled to resume baseball activities on Friday. He was shut down from baseball activities for 2-3 weeks earlier this month. Lowe continues to deal with lingering back pain that has hindered him over the last two seasons. The organization hasn't given a timetable on Lowe's return to the field. The assumption is that he'll return in early July, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks.
Source: mlb.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 7 202318:25Brandon Lowe To Miss Multiple Weeks
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The organization announced on Wednesday that Lowe has been shut down from baseball activities for 2-3 weeks. It sounds like the Rays are going to give Lowe plenty of time to recover from his disc issue in his back. The organization hasn't given a timetable for Lowe, but the expectation is that he'll likely be out until closer to the All-Star break.
Source: Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 5 202314:12Rays Put Brandon Lowe On 10-Day Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with lower-back inflammation and recalled infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Lowe will head to the injured list after missing Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The 28-year-old's injury isn't considered very serious, so there's a chance he'll be able to return after the 10 days. Although Lowe has nine home runs and 29 RBI in 176 at-bats this year, he's only hitting .199 (35-for-176) with 24 walks and 63 strikeouts. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues shouldn't feel compelled to hold onto him if they have other needs. Brujan is getting the start at the keystone on Monday and is hitting eighth against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello.
Source: Bally Sports Florida - Ryan BassRotoBaller.com
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