BRANDON LOWE NEWS

Gets Sunday off Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Even though Atlanta is bringing a right-hander Bryce Elder to the bump for the series finale, the lefty-hitting Lowe will take a seat and get an early start on the All-Star break. Taylor Walls will check in at the keystone for Lowe, who has gone 3-for-11 with two doubles, three walks, one stolen base and two RBI while starting in four of six games since being reinstated from the injured list Tuesday.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday against Philadelphia.

Impact Lowe is 3-for-7 with two RBI in two games since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll get a breather Thursday while Taylor Walls starts at second base and bats ninth.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-hit effort Lowe went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and a walk Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Lowe started his second consecutive game since returning from the injured list. In those two contests, he's shown both the good and bad in his profile, as he's gone 3-for-7 with two extra-base knocks. However, that's also come with three strikeouts. For the season, Lowe has a .197 ISO, but a 31.6 percent punchout rate has limited him to a .213 average across 209 plate appearances.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays slugger Brandon Lowe reinstated from IL after missing 26 games with back injury

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Brandon Lowe has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing 26 games with a herniated disk

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from injured list Lowe (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe has been sidelined for the last month with a herniated disc in his back, an injury which he battled for a large chunk of last season, as well. However, he's ready to go now after playing five rehab contests. Lowe had posted a .696 OPS with nine home runs in his first 50 games before getting hurt.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab moving to Triple-A Lowe (back) will continue his rehab with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe landed on the injured list June 5 and began his assignment Monday, going 1-for-3 with a strikeout in rookie ball. If everything goes as planned, Lowe could return to the Rays' lineup during their next homestand beginning July 4.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab in FCL Lowe (back) began a rehab assignment Monday with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and went 1-for-3 with a strikeout.

Impact Lowe served as a designated hitter Monday in what was his first game action in three weeks since being shelved with lower-back inflammation. After missing extensive time in 2022 due to a disc herniation in his lower back, Lowe is poised for a shorter absence this time around, though the Rays will presumably still want to see him play second base in a few rehab games before activating him. He'll eventually move his assignment from the FCL to Triple-A Durham before likely rejoining the Rays at some point during the final week before the All-Star break.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch on field Lowe (back) played catch at Tropicana Field pregame Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe wound up being shut down for a little less than two weeks of a projected 2-to-3 weeks shutdown period, which would seem to be a good sign. It will still take him a while to ramp things back up, however, so a return before the end of the month would still appear unlikely.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could ramp up work Thursday Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters before Saturday's game that he's hopeful that Lowe (back) will be able to start work on the field when the Rays return from their road trip T...

Impact Lowe was shut down from baseball activities for 2-to-3 weeks due to a herniated disc in his back on June 7, and the infielder appears to be on the shorter side of that diagnosis at this stage. The 28-year-old will likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before being ready to play for Tampa Bay, and there's a good chance Lowe isn't back in the lineup until around the All-Star break.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with herniated disc Lowe will be shut down from baseball activities for 2-to-3 weeks due to a herniated disc in his back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The hope is that the injury will heal following the shutdown period, although there are no guarantees. He will need a build-up period after abandoning activities until late June, so there would seem to be a good chance Lowe could be out until around the All-Star break. Lowe also missed much of last season with back problems.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays slugger Brandon Lowe shut down 2 to 3 weeks by back injury

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Brandon Lowe won’t participate in baseball activities for two to three weeks because of another back injury

JUNE 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays place 2B Brandon Lowe (back) on 10-day IL The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list Monday with lower back inflammation.

JUNE 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Placed on 10-day IL Lowe (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Lowe sat out of Sunday's contest with the Red Sox as he was dealing with a back problem and he will now be unavailable for 10 days while on the IL. The second baseman was hoping to play Monday, so is injury is likely not considered serious. In his absence, Vidal Brujan was called up from Triple-A Durham on Monday to replace Lowe on the major-league roster.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Manager Kevin Cash said Lowe sat out Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to a back injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was initially reported to be dealing with left leg discomfort after being scratched from Sunday's lineup, but the skipper clarified it's actually a back problem. The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, but Lowe doesn't seem likely to be in the lineup for Monday's series finale in Boston.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with leg discomfort Lowe was scratched from Sunday's game versus Boston due to left leg discomfort and is considered day-to-day, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Lowe is one of three regulars that are out due to injury for Tampa Bay, with Jose Siri (shoulder) and Wander Franco (hamstring) also on the bench Sunday. Isaac Paredes is getting the start at second base in Lowe's absence.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch from lineup Lowe was scratched from the lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Red Sox for an unspecified reason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Later Sunday, the Rays will likely shed more light on the nature of Lowe's removal from the lineup minutes before the 1:35 p.m ET opening pitch, but he'll be one of three Tampa Bay regulars who is on the bench with an apparent injury. Along with Lowe, Jose Siri (shoulder) and Wander Franco (hamstring) are also taking a seat Sunday. Isaac Paredes will fill in for Lowe at second base.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact Lowe got the Rays on the board in the seventh inning, launching a 431-foot, two-run homer off Mark Leiter to tie the game 2-2. It's Lowe's ninth home run of the season and his first since May 17. The 28-year-old second baseman is now slashing .204/.298/.407 with 26 runs scored and 29 RBI through 191 plate appearances this season.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Before heading to Boston, Brandon Lowe and Jose Siri help Rays avoid sweep by Cubs - The Boston Globe The Rays pulled out a tight one after dropping 1-0 and 2-1 nail-biters, and dodged their first sweep of the season.

MAY 31, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Sitting versus lefty Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe will take a seat as the Rays face off with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on Saturday. Taylor Walls will replace him at second base and bat eighth against Los Angeles.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in pair Lowe went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Lowe was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a neck issue, though he's started two consecutive games since without any problem. He's tallied a hit in each of those contests, and his infield single in the seventh inning drove in a run Friday. Though it was an encouraging performance, Lowe has just a .164 average with eight RBI and four runs scored across 20 games in May.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thursday Lowe (neck) is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Lowe sat out Tuesday and Wednesday because of a stiff neck, but he is good to go for Thursday afternoon's series finale at Tropicana Field. The 28-year-old second baseman is batting just .200 on the year but has managed to tally eight home runs and 24 RBI in 42 games.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to be back Thursday Lowe (neck) said Wednesday that he feels "100 times better" and expects to return to the Rays' lineup Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe was a late scratch Tuesday with a stiff neck and while he probably could play Wednesday, he's expected to sit out again since the Blue Jays are starting left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. He's hoping to be available off the bench Wednesday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Tuesday's lineup Lowe was scratched from Tuesday's game against Toronto due to a stiff neck, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe might be available off the bench, but they would prefer not to use him Tuesday. Lowe's neck is unlikely to become a long-term issue, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day going forward.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Milwaukee.

Impact Lowe will get a day off as the Rays take on left-hander Eric Lauer and the Brewers on Saturday. Taylor Walls will draw the start at second base and bat seventh in his place.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two Lowe went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Lowe drove in his runs on a sacrifice fly and a groundout, though he still managed only his third hit across 11 games in May. In that span, he's hit just .083 with four RBI and two runs scored. Lowe is still a regular in the Rays' lineup against right-handed pitching, though that could change due to the team's depth if his performance doesn't improve.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE