Headed to Boston Lowe and the Red Sox are finalizing a contract Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Impact Lowe was granted his release from the Nationals on Saturday, and he has now found a new home in Boston. The first baseman has posted a .216/.292/.373 slash line with 16 home runs, 68 RBI, 50 runs scored and a stolen base over 119 contests with Washington this season. The Red Sox have struggled to find a consistent option at first base this season, and Lowe could operate as the strong side option of a platoon with Romy Gonzalez at the position, handing the starting job versus right-handed starters, against whom he owns a .733 OPS this season.
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