Brandon Lowe

The Pirates acquired INF Brandon Lowe, LHP Mason Montgomery, OF Jake Mangum from the Rays in a a three-team trade involving the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Lowe gets sent to Pittsburgh as part of a three-team trade. He had been in the middle of trade rumors dating back to this past season. He hit .256 with 31 home runs in his final season with the Rays. He should slide right into the middle of the Pirates lineup.

The Tampa Bay Rays will retain Brandon Lowe for the 2026 season after exercising his $11.5 million club option on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The 2026 season will be a walk year for the 31-year-old, who could become a trade candidate if Tampa Bay is not in contention at the deadline. Lowe is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he slashed .256/.307/.477 with 31 home runs and 83 RBI.

Brandon Lowe went 2-for-5 in victory against the Orioles, driving in two runs with a home run and a double while scoring once.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s win over Baltimore, Lowe has a .258 batting average with 31 home runs and 83 RBI across 132 games. He is hitting .210 with 22 strikeouts over his last 15 games.

Brandon Lowe went 0-for-3 with one strikeout in the Rays’ 6-0 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Lowe’s totals hold at 127 hits, 81 RBI, and 30 home runs across 495 at-bats this season. Batting .257 with a .307 OBP, his power has been steady even when his contact numbers dip.

Brandon Lowe went 1-for-3 in the win over the Red Sox, collecting one home run, one RBI, two runs scored, and a walk while striking out once.

Fantasy Impact

Lowe has a four-game hit streak, and during that span, he has hit two home runs and driven in six runs. His performance yesterday brought his season totals to a .258 batting average, 30 home runs, and 81 RBI over 130 games.