The Red Sox added veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on Sunday as they search for stability at first base after production issues at the position since June. Lowe arrives after being released by Washington; while he struggled this season and carries a negative WAR in 119 games, his career résumé includes a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger and suggests a player capable of rebound contributions. At 30, he still offers an experienced option for a team seeking a steady bat and defense at first.
Boston briefly trialed internal options and AAA experiments, but ultimately chose Lowe’s major-league experience to shore up the position. He made his Red Sox debut as a pinch hitter against Baltimore, working a walk in his lone plate appearance, a small positive first step. Lowe belted a homer in his second game with the Sox and drove in two runs, showing promise early on. If Lowe can rediscover the form that earned him previous accolades, he could provide the steadying presence the Red Sox have lacked at first base for months. For now, Boston hopes a change of scenery helps unlock the veteran’s known upside.
