# 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.
- Title: Pirates Could Re-Sign Brandon Lowe Easier Than Expected
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Pittsburgh Pirates On SI — https://si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi/pittsburgh-pirates-could-easier-time-re-signing-brandon-lowe-expected
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:18:41+00:00
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- Topics: pittsburgh pirates, brandon lowe, mlb, free agent, contract, three years, forty-five million, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pirates could re-sign Brandon Lowe to a three-year, $45 million contract without major hassle.