Brandon Lowe expresses interest in extending contract with Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Brandon Lowe, second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has indicated he is open to discussing a contract extension with the team. Acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in a trade, Lowe has had a standout season, hitting 32 home runs and posting a 5.0 bWAR over 143 games. He believes the Pirates have a promising future but noted injuries impacted their season. Pirates manager Don Kelly also expressed a desire to keep Lowe with the team moving forward. Currently, Lowe is in the final year of a six-year deal worth $24 million, raising questions about his market value in future negotiations.
- •Lowe has hit 32 home runs and played 143 games this season.
- •He mentioned the team's bright future during a recent interview.
- •Pirates manager Kelly hopes to retain Lowe for the next season.
- •Lowe is finishing a six-year, $24 million contract with the team.
- •Injuries this season affected the Pirates' postseason ambitions.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Lowe Open to Pirates Extension
"Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Brandon Lowe says that he is open to an extension with the team after having an excellent season in Pittsburgh.The Pirates acquired Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays this past offseason as part of a three-team trade with the Houston Astros, and Lowe has been terrific for Pittsburgh.He has hit 32 home […] The post Brandon Lowe Open to Pirates Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
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