Josh Lowe

The Angels are acquiring Josh Lowe from the Rays in a three-team trade.

Fantasy Impact

The trade also includes Gavin Lux going from the Reds to the Rays, Chris Clark from the Angels to the Rays and Brock Burke from the Angels to the Reds. Lowe hasn't panned out the past couple of years for Tampa Bay. He should step into center field for the Angels.

Josh Lowe and the Tampa Bay Rays have avoided arbitration after agreeing to a $1.6 million contract for the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

Lowe batted .220 with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 108 games last season with Tampa Bay. The outfielder has had three straight seasons reaching double-digits in both home runs and stolen bases and has only been caught eight times in 87 career stolen bases attempts. Lowe will be a regular in the Rays' outfield again in 2026 and should be good for 10-15 home runs and 20-25 stolen bases.

Josh Lowe went 1-for-4 with one strikeout in the Rays’ 6-0 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Lowe sits at 86 hits, 40 RBI, and 11 home runs on the year with a .223 average and .287 OBP across 385 at-bats. While inconsistent at the plate, he’s provided some pop and speed with 18 steals.

Josh Lowe went 0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one run scored in the Rays’ 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Lowe’s season line holds at 84 hits, 40 RBI, and 11 home runs across 369 at-bats. Batting .228 with a .291 OBP, he’s provided occasional power and speed but has struggled for consistency at the plate.

Josh Lowe went 1-for-3 in the loss to the Guardians with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, a walk, and a strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

The 27-year-old continues a productive stretch at the plate, posting a .983 OPS with three home runs and eight RBI over his last 15 games for the Rays. After yesterday’s game, Lowe holds a .243 batting average with 10 home runs and 37 RBI across 92 games this season.