Red Sox Finalizing Deal With Nathaniel Lowe After Nationals DFA

The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a contract to acquire first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Washington Nationals as they seek stability at the position following Triston Casas' season-ending injury. Lowe, a 30-year-old veteran with a career batting average of .263 and 105 home runs, was designated for assignment by the Nationals after a difficult season batting .216 over 119 games. Despite his struggles this year, Lowe brings experience and power to the Red Sox lineup, potentially platooning with Romy Gonzalez to strengthen their offense during the Wild Card race in the American League. The Red Sox had previously pursued Lowe prior to the trade deadline but only moved to secure him after the Nationals placed him on waivers. Lowe's addition aims to fill a critical gap at first base, which Boston had not addressed at the trade deadline, as they compete closely with teams like the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays for playoff positioning. Lowe’s past accolades include a Silver Slugger award and a World Series title with the Texas Rangers.