Red Sox Expected to Let $13.5 Million First Baseman Walk as Free Agent
Summary
The Boston Red Sox are expected to let Nathaniel Lowe, their first baseman, become a free agent rather than offer him a new contract. Lowe was initially brought in to cover for an injured player and helped the team push for the playoffs, but financial predictions suggest his salary would be more than the team is willing to pay.Key Facts
- Triston Casas, the Red Sox's first baseman, was injured in May and could not play for the rest of the season.
- Nathaniel Lowe joined the Red Sox in August after leaving the Washington Nationals.
- Lowe helped the team during a successful run to qualify for the playoffs.
- The team is unlikely to make Lowe a contract offer for the 2026 season.
- Lowe could become a free agent as soon as Tuesday if the Red Sox release him early.
- Predictions suggest Lowe might earn more than $12 million next year, which the team finds too high.
- The Red Sox need to make space on their roster to protect minor league players from the Rule 5 draft, which allows other teams to pick players not on a team's 40-man roster.
- Boston has several prospects they want to protect from this draft, necessitating roster changes.
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