Brandon Lowe 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Slugging Second Baseman Brings Power To Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Pirates swung for the fences this offseason by acquiring second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays. Lowe, entering his age-31 season, remains the best pure power hitter at the keystone as his 31 homers last season led the position, while his .221 ISO and .477 slugging percentage ranked fourth among qualified 2B. Going back to the start of the 2023 season, Lowe ranks third at the position in homers (73), second in slugging percentage (.466), and third in wRC+ (117). His batted-ball metrics were also excellent; his 91.1 MPH average exit velocity was best among 2B and his 8.5 barrels-per-PA ranked third. Bottom line, Lowe can mash while playing a position not known for producing home run hitters. Lowe would be a slam-dunk top-five 2B if it were not for an extensive injury history. His 134 games last year were the most he's played in a season since 2021, and he's never managed to play 150 games in a season. Despite the injury risk, Lowe is a great value at his current price. His immense home run upside is currently being drafted outside the top-150 overall picks, according to RotoBaller ADP.
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