Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Thu 5/15/25 12:32 PM

The Rays activated Lowe (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. He will start at designated hitter and serve as the Rays' leadoff batter in the team's series finale in Toronto, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rays had been expected to wait until Friday to activate Lowe, but with Travis Jankowski (groin) landing on the IL, the club has brought back Lowe a day early. Lowe has been out since late March after straining his oblique Opening Day, but he looked sharp in six rehab games, hitting two home runs and stealing one base with a 6:7 BB:K. Though the 27-year-old will be eased back in Thursday as the team's DH, he should eventually settle in as the Rays' regular right fielder against right-handed pitching.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Tue 5/13/25 10:00 AM

Lowe (oblique) could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Rays' series in Miami against the Marlins this weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe has gone 2-for-9 with a 4:3 K:BB in his first three rehab games with Triple-A Durham. He will remain with Durham for a couple more days before rejoining the Rays' active roster this weekend if all goes well. Lowe has been out since late March after suffering a Grade 2 right oblique strain Opening Day.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Tue 5/6/25 4:33 PM

Lowe (oblique) will move his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe began a rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday and hit a two-run homer among his five at-bats. It's not clear how many rehab games he will require before being activated, but it's a good sign that Lowe is already moving up to the team's highest minor-league affiliate. The 27-year-old outfielder has been shelved by a right oblique strain, which he suffered on Opening Day.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Tue 5/6/25 10:16 AM

Lowe (oblique) has been sent to the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate to begin a rehab assignment.
EDGE Analysis
The start of Lowe's rehab assignment was delayed a bit as he dealt with back spasms, but he seems to have put that behind him after being given an injection. The 27-year-old outfielder has been shelved by a right oblique strain, which he suffered on Opening Day. Lowe will eventually move up to a higher minor-league affiliate and should be ready to rejoin the Rays' active roster after a handful of rehab contests.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Fri 5/2/25 5:47 PM

Lowe (oblique) has been dealing with back spasms over the past couple of days and hasn't been playing in rehab games, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe received an injection to help treat his back and will be shut down for a few days before being re-evaluated. The 27-year-old outfielder has been on the injured list since suffering a right oblique strain Opening Day, and his latest setback makes it harder to predict when he'll be able to rejoin the Rays.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Tue 4/29/25 4:02 PM

Lowe (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate as soon as Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe took batting practice on the field Tuesday and the team is "super encouraged" with the outfielder's progress, per manager Kevin Cash. If he continues to trend in the right direction, Lowe might be cleared to play in rehab games this weekend. Lowe is recovering from a right oblique strain that he suffered Opening Day.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Sun 4/20/25 1:59 PM

Lowe (oblique) took about 20 dry swings Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe said after the swinging session that his oblique feels good and added that he is hoping to start hitting off a tee next week. That still probably puts him at least two weeks from playing in games, but the veteran outfielder said that he is "pleased with his progress." Lowe will likely need a minor-league rehab assignment before he's ready to rejoin the Rays.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Fri 4/18/25 4:58 PM

Lowe (oblique) has resumed throwing and could start swinging a bat Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain in late March, which prompted his placement on the 10-day injured list. He's progressed enough in his recovery to resume throwing, and he appears to be ready to make the next step by swinging a bat. It's positive news for Lowe, and how his oblique reacts to more work over the coming days will determine when he'll be ready to embark on a rehab assignment.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Tue 4/8/25 4:18 PM

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Lowe (oblique) is "moving pretty pain free," Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cash added that Lowe, who suffered a Grade 2 right oblique strain on Opening Day, is "still a ways" away from a return, but the club is "happy with the way his body is feeling." While it's encouraging that Lowe is feeling better, a clearer picture on his timetable won't be available until after he starts ramping up activities, and it's uncertain when that might happen.

Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Sat 3/29/25 11:56 AM

The Rays placed Lowe on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right oblique strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe injured himself on a swing during Friday's contest, and an MRI revealed a Grade 2 strain in his oblique, per Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun. It's unclear exactly how long the 27-year-old will be out, but there's a good chance he'll need to spend several weeks on the IL. In the meantime, Kameron Misner could pick up regular playing time in right field, while Jake Mangum will come up from Triple-A Durham to replenish Tampa Bay's outfield depth.