JOSH LOWE NEWS

Serving as designated hitter Lowe will bat seventh and serve as the designated hitter in Friday's season opener against Baltimore, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact It's rare to see someone capable of playing center field stuck in a designated hitter role, but the Rays will roll with a trio of strong defensive outfielders in Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier and Manuel Margot for their first game of the year, leaving no room for Lowe. The fact that they want Lowe's bat in the lineup anyway, even against the left-handed John Means, is an encouraging sign for the rookie's playing time. Lowe hit .291/.381/.535 with 22 homers and 26 steals in 111 games for Triple-A Durham last season and should be able to contribute across the board if he's given enough at-bats.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'This is a crazy game': Lowe ready to join Rays after initial doubt ST. PETERSBURG -- The Durham Bulls had just landed in Nashville on Monday night when Josh Lowe received a call from Rays infielder Taylor Wa...

APRIL 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and Braves

Cubs veteran Kyle Hendricks is set to deliver the first pitch of the season against Corbin Burnes and Milwaukee at Wrigley Field just past 2:20 p.m. EDT, the first of seven games s...

APRIL 6, 2022 • Associated Press

The ascent of Josh Lowe, the curious case of Cody Bellinger and more last-minute fantasy baseball observations The trade of Austin Meadows opens up a big role for Josh Lowe; Cody Bellinger is a quagmire; and more last-minute notes from Michael Salfino

APRIL 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

5 reasons the Rays dealt Meadows, recalled Lowe NORTH PORT, Fla. -- The Rays had a lot to talk about Tuesday morning after their Monday night decision to trade outfielder/DH Austin Meadows...

APRIL 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rays confident in turning to Josh Lowe after trading Austin Meadows “He has the potential to be an All-Star player. That’s how we see him,” baseball operations president Erik Neander says of Lowe.

APRIL 5, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Officially added to roster The Rays recalled Lowe from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, making his addition to the Opening Day roster official.

Impact One of the organization's top prospects, Lowe was originally optioned to Triple-A Durham on March 31 so he could continue to play on an everyday basis to begin the season, but an opportunity on the big-league roster reopened after Tampa Bay traded Austin Meadows to Detroit on Monday. Even with Meadows exiting the outfield and designated hitter picture, the Rays are still overflowing with quality options at either spot, which could result in the lefty-hitting Lowe settling for strong-side platoon work or part-time duty. Even if he ends up sitting two or three times per week, Lowe should still receive enough starts to justify a roster spot in most 12-team mixed leagues. The 24-year-old put his excellent speed, plus power and strong plate skills on full display at Triple-A Durham in 2021, producing a .916 OPS while walking at a 13.2 percent clip and going 26-for-26 on stolen-base attempts.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays add Josh Lowe to Opening Day roster The trade of Austin Meadows to the Tigers on Monday night had a two-fold effect, as infielder Josh Lowe was recalled by the Rays on Tuesda...

APRIL 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Set to join MLB roster Lowe will be called up by Tampa Bay and join the team beginning on Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Lowe was optioned to Triple-A after he hit .190 with two RBI, a stolen base and six strikeouts in eight Grapefruit League games this spring. However, he will be recalled to the majors with the trade of Austin Meadows to Detroit. Lowe isn't likely to be called up if he isn't going to get significant playing time. Lowe is one of Tampa Bay's top prospects and has 20/20 potential with his combination of speed and power.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Lowe was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe was competing for a depth role in Tampa Bay's outfield this spring, but he'll report to the minors to begin the year after he hit .190 with two RBI, a stolen base and six strikeouts in eight Grapefruit League games this spring. However, he'll likely be in consideration for a major-league roster spot at some point in 2022 as long as he performs well in Durham.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

J. Lowe, Baz among Rays' Minors honorees ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays on Monday named outfielder Josh Lowe their Minor League Player of the Year and right-hander Shane Baz their Minor...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Joey Wendle, Dietrich Enns lead Rays to 7-2 win over Tigers

Joey Wendle tripled and homered, 30-year-old Dietrich Enns won for the first time in the major leagues and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Back to Triple-A Lowe was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With Randy Arozarena getting activated from the paternity list, Lowe predictably got sent back to the minors. Lowe had a single, a walk and a stolen base in two plate appearances while playing sparingly during his first cup of coffee in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes in debut Lowe went 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in his big-league debut Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Lowe, who batted eighth and got the start in right field, walked and stole second in the third inning, then he pocketed his first career hit with an infield single in the fifth. He was removed for pinch-hitter Yandy Diaz prior to his next plate appearance. Lowe was recalled from Triple-A Durham earlier in the day after Randy Arozarena (personal) was placed on the paternity list, so it could be a brief stint with the big club if Lowe is once again the corresponding roster move upon Arozarena's return.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Batting eighth in debut Lowe is starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What to expect from Josh Lowe The Rays have a temporary opening in the outfield. They’re going to fill it with a Top 100 prospect because that’s what one of the most succ...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Rays promote No. 4 prospect Lowe BOSTON -- The Rays will get a look at another one of their top prospects this week, as they called up outfielder Josh Lowe from Triple-A Dur...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Set for big-league debut 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in three straight 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Showing power-speed combo in minors Lowe is hitting .290/.362/.518 with nine homers, 12 steals, 33 RBI and 32 runs for Triple-A Durham.

Impact 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 Bay.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to MiLB camp The Rays optioned Lowe to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact 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 and intriguing combination of speed and plus-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.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE