Brandon Lowe projected for $80M deal as Pirates face offseason decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
ESPN projects that Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe will receive a four-year, $80 million contract this offseason. This comes after a strong, yet ultimately playoff-free 2026 season for the Pirates. Lowe's free agency hinges on three significant questions regarding his health, performance consistency, and defensive capabilities. His value may fluctuate based on how teams assess these factors, especially since the Pirates have issued a qualifying offer, indicating their interest in re-signing him.
- •Lowe expected to receive an $80 million contract despite health concerns.
- •Pirates placed a qualifying offer on Lowe, signaling interest in his return.
- •Lowe's performance in 2026 raises questions about his future value.
- •The team's offseason decisions may reflect on its rebuilding efforts.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN projects Pirates' Brandon Lowe to get an $80M contract despite three big questions
"These questions about Lowe's game might not stop the Pirates' 2B from cashing in.
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