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Pirates Could Re-Sign Brandon Lowe Easier Than Expected
Pirates may re-sign Brandon Lowe to a three-year, $45 million contract without major hassle.
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Pirates may re-sign Brandon Lowe to a three-year, $45 million contract without major hassle. Pirates could re-sign Brandon Lowe to a three-year, $45 million contract without major hassle. Originally reported by Pittsburgh Pirates On SI.
Pirates' Free Agent Plan
Pittsburgh Pirates have a busy offseason ahead and need to re-sign Brandon Lowe.
Brandon Lowe's Status
Lowe is a free agent after the 2026 season and was the Pirates' best hitter.
Lowe's Market Position
The 32-year-old will have a long list of suitors and command a solid contract.
Contract Prediction
Jim Bowden predicted a three-year, $45 million contract for Lowe with the Pirates.
Lowe's 2026 Performance
Lowe hit 35 home runs in 2026, the most for any Pirate since Josh Bell hit 37 in 2019.
Lowe's Defensive Improvement
Lowe turned from one of the worst fielding second basemen to a Gold Glove Award finalist.
Pirates' Payroll Impact
A three-year, $45 million contract would make Lowe the second-highest-paid player on the Pirates for 2027.
Pirates' Payroll Context
The Pirates' payroll would be around $115 million with Lowe, the biggest Opening Day payroll in team history.
Pirates' Likely Decision
The Pirates may re-sign Lowe to a three-year, $45 million contract without major hassle.
The essence
Pirates could re-sign Brandon Lowe to a three-year, $45 million contract without major hassle.
