2B - Pittsburgh Pirates
- Age 31
- Maryland
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
Brandon Lowe went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run, and two walks to help the Pirates to a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Mets on Sunday afternoon.
Fantasy Impact
Lowe has been as advertised in his first three games in a Pittsburgh uniform as his home run on Sunday was his third round tripper of the year. He hit a pair of homers in his Pirates' debut on Thursday. Lowe, who came over from Tampa Bay in a three-team trade in December, is 5-for-12 with a double, three homers, four runs batted in, and a 2:1 BB:K ratio early on - good for a 1.750 OPS. He hit a career-high 39 home runs in 2021 and belted 31 last season, so he could be well on his way to another 30-home run season in 2026.
Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in the Pirates' 11-7 loss to the Mets on Opening Day.
Fantasy Impact
Lowe had quite the debut for the Pirates, belting home runs in his first two at bats in a Pittsburgh uniform. He hit a two-run first inning home run off of Mets' starter Freddy Peralta and then drilled a solo shot off Peralta in the top of the third inning. It was Lowe's ninth career multi-home run game. Lowe is coming off of a 31-home run season with the Rays and has hit as many as 39 home runs back in 2021. He'll likely be the everyday starter at second base and is a pretty safe bet for 25-30 home runs in 2026.
Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (lower body tightness) didn't return on Thursday aftering being scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League action.
Fantasy Impact
Lowe, one of the Pirates' notable offseason additions, was expected to go through a normal practice session on Wednesday despite being scratched from game action. He didn't return on Thursday against the Braves, as the Pirates may be giving the veteran some extra time to feel better.
Brandon Lowe was scratched from Wednesday’s game with “lower body tightness.”
Fantasy Impact
It appears to be more of a precautionary move. Lowe can be considered as day-to-day.
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.
