Lowe went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Friday against the Dodgers.
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 both 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.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Sitting versus lefty
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Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Returns to lineup Thursday
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Lowe (neck) is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
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. He'll hit cleanup for the Rays in his return Thursday.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Expects to be back Thursday
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Lowe (neck) said Wednesday that he feels "100 times better" and expects to return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale with the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lowe was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday's 20-1 loss due to a stiff neck, and while he probably could play Wednesday, he'll sit out again since the Blue Jays are starting a left-hander (Yusei Kikuchi). He could still be available off the bench Wednesday in some capacity.
Rays' Brandon Lowe: Scratched from Tuesday's lineup
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Lowe was scratched from Tuesday's game against Toronto due to a stiff neck, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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. Taylor Walls will cover second base in Lowe's place, and Isaac Paredes will start at third.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: On bench versus lefty
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Lowe is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Milwaukee.
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.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Drives in two
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Lowe went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk Sunday against the Yankees.
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.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Sits against southpaw
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Lowe will sit Saturday against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Lowe's off day comes against lefty Nestor Cortes. Lowe started against a southpaw on Opening Day but has sat against each of the eight lefties the Rays have faced since then. Lowe probably could have used a day off regardless of who was on the hill for the Yankees, as he's gone hitless in his last seven games and owns a .355 OPS over his last 17 contests. That slump contrasts strongly with the 1.045 OPS he recorded over his first 17 games of the year. Taylor Walls will take over at second base.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Breather Tuesday
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Lowe is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles.
Lowe has been in quite the prolonged funk at the plate, going 5-for-52 with four extra-base hits, five RBI and four runs scored with 20 strikeouts over his last 13 games. He'll be replaced by Taylor Walls at second base, who will bat seventh against Baltimore.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Back in lineup
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Lowe (back) will bat cleanup and start at second base Saturday against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Lowe sat out the last two days while battling a back issue, one which was reportedly different from the back troubles which cost him much of last season. He started this season strong, posting a 1.045 OPS in his first 17 games, but he's slumped to a .478 OPS and a 39.0 percent strikeout rate over his last 10. It's possible he was bothered by the back problem over that stretch, so this brief rest could be what he needs to get back on track.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Out with back issue
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Lowe is absent from the Rays' lineup for the second straight day Friday due to a slight back issue, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lowe missed a large chunk of the 2022 campaign with back problems, although manager Kevin Cash said this issue is unrelated. The second baseman plans to go through a full workout Friday and be available off the bench, so it sounds like he should return to the lineup soon.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Breaks slump in blowout victory
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Lowe went 3-for-4 with one triple, one home run, three RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's 14-5 win over the White Sox.
This breakout game was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, as Lowe had gone hitless in his previous five games. The infielder was instrumental in the blowout victory, finishing a double away from the cycle. The 28-year-old is now slashing .257/.368/.581 with seven homers and 18 RBI so far this year.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Taking seat Tuesday
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Lowe is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lowe went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts Monday and is 0-for-13 with nine strikeouts in his last three games overall, so it's probably not a bad time for the Rays to give him a break. It's the first time this season that he's been on the bench versus a right-hander, as Luis Garcia is taking the hill for Houston. Taylor Walls will handle second base in Lowe's absence.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Walks it off Friday
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Lowe went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-7 win over the White Sox.
The second baseman played hero in the bottom of the ninth inning, crushing a walkoff shot off Reynaldo Lopez to right field to keep the Rays undefeated at home to begin the season. Lowe has regained his power stroke after a tough 2022, slugging six long balls in 17 games after going yard only eight times in 65 contests last year, but perhaps more impressive has been his .291/.409/.636 slash line in 66 plate appearances -- not bad for a player with a career .251/.338/.500 line.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Out of lineup Saturday
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Lowe is not in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Taylor Walls will start at second base and bat sixth with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the bump for Toronto. Lowe, who's slashing .324/.444/.757 on the year, should be back in there Sunday. He's produced five home runs and 12 RBI through 12 games played.
Lowe went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's victory over the Red Sox.
The 28-year-old tied the game 3-3 in the fifth inning with an RBI single off Richard Bleier. Lowe then extended Tampa's lead to 9-3 in the seventh with a solo home run -- his fifth of the season, all of which have come in his past six games. He has gotten off to a fast start this year, going 11-for-33 with 12 runs and 12 RBI.
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Rays' Brandon Lowe: Sitting Wednesday
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Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lowe will get a day of rest after going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's victory. In Lowe's stead, Vidal Brujan will handle second base and hit ninth against Red Sox lefty Chris Sale.
