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Josh Lowe's leadoff spark sends Rays to series win at Fenway BOSTON -- Josh Lowe walked into the visitors' clubhouse on Wednesday, found his name on the lineup card and headed to his locker. Just like...

JULY 7, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rays' Kluber shuts down Red Sox bats in righty Bello's debut

Corey Kluber worked six scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Wednesday night in the major league debut of Brayan Bello, the top pitching prospect in Bos...

JULY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Kiermaier knocks in 4, Rays beat Red Sox 8-4 at Fenway

Kevin Kiermaier hit an early three-run double and broke a tie with an RBI grounder during a four-run sixth inning that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 8-4

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Losing work to Harold Ramirez Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Lowe is on the bench for a second straight game against a right-handed starting pitcher (Ross Stripling), after he was excluded from the lineup for the second game of Saturday's twin bill when righty Thomas Hatch took the hill for Toronto. Prior to sitting out, Lowe had gone 2-for-11 over his previous three starts, which actually raised his season-long batting average to .179. The rookie looks as though he could be moving into more of a part-time role in favor of the righty-hitting Harold Ramirez, who is starting for the eighth game in a row.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Lowe isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in the first game of the twin bill and will get a breather in the matinee. Randy Arozarena is shifting to left field while Harold Ramirez starts in right.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Wednesday Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The rookie will take a seat for the first time since being called up from Triple-A Durham on June 20. While starting in each of the past seven games, Lowe went 5-for-28 with a double, a stolen base, three runs and an RBI while striking out 12 times. Top center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list this weekend, and Lowe's lack of production in a full-time role thus far could put him in danger of losing out on steady at-bats.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff fans 10 in return from IL, Brewers beat Rays 5-3

Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 over five innings in his return from the injured list and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

McClanahan strikes out 10, Rays beat Pirates 4-2 for sweep

Shane McClanahan struck out 10 over seven innings, Tampa Bay had a three-run seventh keyed by an overturend call and the Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Pittsburgh...

JUNE 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Swipes bag in Friday's win Lowe went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Pirates.

Impact The rookie also struck out three times, continuing the contact issues that originally got him demoted in early May. Lowe has gone 2-for-15 with seven Ks over four games since returning to the Rays' lineup, but with Kevin Kiermaier (hip) and Manuel Margot (knee) both out of action for Tampa Bay, the 24-year-old top prospect will be given a chance to figure things out in the majors.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out twice in MLB return Lowe went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk Monday against the Yankees.

Impact Lowe was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday and started in left field while hitting eighth. His trouble making contact -- regardless of level -- continued Tuesday and marked the eighth time in 20 big-league games that he struck out multiple times this season. However, with Manuel Margot (knee) and Kevin Kiermaier (hip) expected to land on the injured list, Lowe should get regular run in the Rays' outfield.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win

Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees...

JUNE 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Rays' Josh Lowe on being sent down: 'A blessing in disguise' The outfielder regains his swing in Durham and returns to the Tampa Bay lineup Monday against the Yankees.

JUNE 21, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

No. 2 prospect returns to Rays after heating up in Minors ST. PETERSBURG -- After seven weeks of work in Triple-A, outfield prospect Josh Lowe is back with the Rays. The Rays recalled Lowe, their No...

JUNE 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Promotion official The Rays recalled Lowe from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With Tampa Bay needing to pare down its pitching staff to 13 men ahead of Monday's MLB-imposed deadline, reliever Luke Bard will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to Lowe. After breaking camp with the big club as a starting outfielder, Lowe was sent to Triple-A just three weeks later when he slashed .181/.250/.325 with a 38 percent strikeout rate over 71 plate appearances at Tampa Bay. The 24-year-old has since righted the ship at Triple-A with a .929 OPS at Durham, but he's still struck out in 31.2 percent of his 157 plate appearances. In spite of his high pedigree as a prospect, Lowe may still have to initially settle for fourth-outfielder duties behind Manuel Margot, Randy Arozarena and Kevin Kiermaier as he rejoins the big club.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to rejoin Rays on Monday Lowe is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lowe wasn't in the lineup for the Triple-A club Sunday, and he'll ultimately head to Tampa Bay to rejoin the Rays ahead of their series opener against the Yankees. The 24-year-old had a 38.0 percent strikeout rate over 19 games with the Rays to begin the year but has cut down to a 20.6 percent strikeout rate in the minors over 15 games since the start of June. In spite of his struggles in the big leagues early in the season, Lowe should see regular playing time once he's called up Monday.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trimming whiffs recently Lowe has struck out only twice in his last six games for Triple-A Durham -- a span in which he's hit .381, walked six times and stolen two bases.

Impact He recently went four straight games without striking out -- the first time he's done that all season. Before that stretch, Lowe had struck out at least once in 26 of 27 games since his demotion to Triple-A. In June as a whole, Lowe has hit .300/.429/.475 with a homer, three steals and nearly as many walks as strikeouts, so it certainly looks like he's turning the corner with his approach at the plate after struggling mightily to begin the year.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Producing despite strikeouts Lowe hit .284/.337/.531 but struck out 35 times across 81 at-bats with Triple-A Durham in May.

Impact Lowe struck out at a 38 percent clip in his first taste of the big leagues, and that mark has remained consistent with Durham. He's still managing to produce -- he has five home runs and two stolen bases across 99 plate appearances -- but his inability to make consistent contact could prevent him from getting another immediate chance with the Rays.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Striking out plentifully in minors Lowe has homered in each of his last two games and three times overall for Triple-A Durham, but he's picked up only one other hit in seven games since being demoted while striking...

Impact Lowe was already whiffing way too much in the majors before his demotion, but this is a whole new level -- a 60.7 percent strikeout rate. The issue seems more like a problem with his approach or confidence than anything physical, so Lowe could be just an adjustment way from being the hitter who posted a .291/.381/.535 line for Durham last year. He's always going to strike out a lot, but Lowe is a much better hitter than he's shown this year. Fortunately, the Rays have the luxury of letting him work through it at Triple-A for as long as he needs.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz homers, Rays use balanced offense to beat A's 6-1

Yandy Díaz led off the game with a home run to back right-hander Drew Rassmussen’s second straight winning start, and the Tampa Bay Rays used a balanced offense to beat the Oakland...

MAY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

MLB roster cuts: Mets DFA Canó, Yankees option Andújar

With MLB rosters cut from 28 to 26, Robinson Cano is out in New York. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down Monday's biggest moves.

MAY 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

MLB roster cuts: Mets DFA Canó, Yankees option Andújar

Rays option outfielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Durham He had been hitting .188 with one home run and six RBIs in 19 games at the major-league level.

MAY 1, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

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

Impact Lowe didn't have a particularly hot start to the regular season, as he slashed just .181/.250/.325 with three homers, 13 runs, eight RBI and a stolen base. However, he still had regular playing time and is one of the Rays' top prospects, so it's surprising to see him sent down as part of a move to trim the major-league roster from 28 to 26 players by Monday. The 24-year-old will likely be back with the major-league club at some point as long as regains some production at the plate in Durham, but it's not yet clear when that could occur. Harold Ramirez and Brett Phillips should see an uptick in playing time following Lowe's demotion.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first career homer Lowe went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins.

Impact The rookie turned on a Dylan Bundy fastball at the top of the zone in the first inning, sending it over the fence in center field for his first homer in the majors. Lowe has had a tough start to his tenure in Tampa Bay, with his 36.5 percent strikeout rate being more than 10 points higher than his mark in Triple-A last year, but he's been making hard contact when he does get his bat on the ball and a hot streak could be coming.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Zunino homer, Rays beat Twins to end 7-game win streak

Josh Lowe and Mike Zunino homered for the first time this season, Corey Kluber gave up one hit in six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Minnesota 6-1 to snap the Twins’ seven-gam...

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Lowe isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Lowe has started against just two left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll take a seat with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Randy Arozarena will start in left field while Harold Ramirez serves as the designated hitter.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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