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Nathaniel Lowe Emerging as a Power Bat to Target on the Waiver Wire
After opening 2026 in a bench role, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has emerged as a near-everyday player and a key piece of his team's lineup. Across 166 plate appearances on the year, Lowe is hitting .252/.337/.497 with nine home runs, 25 RBI, and 16 runs scored. The 30-year-old's .497 slugging percentage is the best mark of his career and a marked improvement from the .381 SLG he posted across 609 plate appearances in 2025. Lowe's power surge is backed up by his 13% barrel rate, his highest since 2020. He's also made a concerted effort to get the ball in the air, as his 14.1-degree average launch angle is by far the steepest of his career. Between the changes he's made at the plate, his playing time situation, and his hitter-friendly home park in Cincinnati, Lowe is emerging as a power bat to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
