Episode
Pirates Missed Window on Lowe
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- May 31, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Brandon Lowe is crushing it this season, already outperforming his last four years combined, and the Pirates are stuck watching him soar toward a career year — even as their defense struggles. They had a golden chance to lock him down in a three-team trade but blew it, now facing a brutal free agency decision as he turns 32. With over $117M already committed, Pittsburgh can’t afford to overpay unless they make big moves — and with next year’s infield free agent class looking weak, Lowe might command a premium. The front office’s missed window? A glaring failure. They’re now forced to either pay up or watch him walk — a gamble that could cost them big. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/917b71fe8a4559ac