Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Wed 9/8/21 4:48 PM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe is starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday after Randy Arozarena (personal) was placed on the paternity list, and he'll make his major-league debut in right field. The 23-year-old isn't guaranteed a spot on the active roster once Arozarena returns, but he'll get a chance to make an impact at the top level in the near future.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Wed 9/8/21 8:48 AM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
The Rays called up Lowe from Triple-A Durham ahead of Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, though he may not be up in the big leagues for long, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
One of the best outfield prospects in the game, the 6-foot-4 lefty hitter has plus power, plus speed and plays excellent defense. He hit .282/.369/.540 with 21 home runs, 24 steals, a 26.7 percent strikeout rate and a 12.4 percent walk rate in 98 games for Durham. While Lowe's skillset is very exciting for fantasy, his situation is not. The Rays already have Austin Meadows, Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier, Manuel Margot and Jordan Luplow as healthy outfield options while Nelson Cruz clogs the designated hitter spot. Passan's note that Lowe might not be up for long is not a guarantee, but it's hard to see how he would play more than a few times per week as things stand.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Sat 8/21/21 1:17 AM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe hit a walkoff two-run homer for Triple-A Durham on Thursday and is now batting .275/.353/.552 with 20 homers and 19 steals across 83 games this season.
EDGE Analysis
That marked his third straight game with a homer, and he's actually gone four consecutive games without a strikeout -- a positive sign, as Lowe has whiffed fairly prolifically throughout his career in the minors. He may never hit for great average, but Lowe's homers and steals should make him a valuable fantasy asset once he finds his way to the majors -- whenever that may be.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Mon 7/12/21 8:03 PM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe is hitting .290/.362/.518 with nine homers, 12 steals, 33 RBI and 32 runs for Triple-A Durham.
EDGE Analysis
It's hard to find many flaws in what Lowe's done this season, as the 23-year-old has improved both his power production and his base-stealing efficiency -- he hasn't been caught a single time. Though he may get lost a bit among all the Rays' big-name prospects, Lowe has an exciting skill set for fantasy purposes. Even better, with only the light-hitting Kevin Kiermaier standing in his way, it seems like only a matter of time before Lowe is patrolling center field in Tampa.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Tue 3/16/21 12:22 PM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
The Rays optioned Lowe to their minor-league camp Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The 2016 first-round pick will likely open the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Durham after posting a .783 OPS while stealing 30 bases in 121 games with Double-A Montgomery in his last minor-league season in 2019. The 23-year-old boasts an intriguing combination of speed and power from the left side of the plate, and his ability to play a solid center field could make him a candidate to fill a full-time role for the Rays this season if the team decides to trade away veteran Kevin Kiermaier at some point.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Fri 11/20/20 6:25 PM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe's contract was purchased by the Rays on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe, the younger brother of Nate Lowe, is one of the best center field prospects in the minors and is essentially big-league ready after an impressive Arizona Fall League in 2019 and a strong performance this past summer at the alternate training site. The one concern is that the platoon-happy rays may limit his exposure to left-handed pitchers, but he brings a very appealing power/speed combo to the table.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Tue 6/30/20 1:24 AM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe (shoulder) has officially made the Rays' 60-man player pool that will report to summer camp, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowe was expected to be a strong candidate to make the 60-man summer camp roster, and he's now officially confirmed to be in that group of players. The 22-year-old is most likely to eventually be included in the reserve pool of up to 30 players that will continue to train at a separate location once the regular season begins.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Fri 6/26/20 4:42 PM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe (shoulder) is expected to be a part of Tampa Bay's 60-man roster pool, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old spent 2019 at Double-A Montgomery and seems unlikely to jump straight to the majors after offseason shoulder surgery, but as one of the organization's top prospects it's not a surprise to see he'll likely make the 60-man group for developmental purposes. Lowe had a .252/.341/.442 slash line with 18 home runs, 62 RBI and 30 stolen bases for Montgomery last year.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Wed 2/5/20 5:13 PM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe underwent right shoulder surgery in November and is in the process of returning to baseball activities, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The surgery was to repair right shoulder debridement. Lowe has already undergone a throwing progression, has yet to start hitting, and is expected to return around late May. The 22-year-old spent the 2019 season with Double-A Montgomery, hitting .252/.341/.442 with 18 home runs, 70 runs scored and 62 RBI in 519 plate appearances.
Josh Lowe LF/RF TB Mon 4/22/19 2:31 PM
Josh Lowe
LF/RF TB
Lowe went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk Sunday in Double-A Montgomery's 7-6 loss to Mississippi.
EDGE Analysis
The 21-year-old went yard twice in a game for the first time in his minor-league career, with both of his long balls coming off Braves prospect Joey Wentz. Lowe owns a .321/.418/.661 slash line through his first 15 games in the Southern League and could get the opportunity to join brother Nate at Triple-A Durham in the second half of the campaign.