Red Sox Lose 29-Year-Old To Free Agency After Brief Stint
Summary
The Boston Red Sox chose not to offer contracts to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and pitcher Josh Winckowski, making them free agents. Lowe played 34 games for the Red Sox but will not return as the team looks to adjust its roster for future prospects.Key Facts
- The Red Sox did not tender contracts to Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Winckowski.
- This move allows both players to become free agents.
- Nathaniel Lowe joined the Red Sox to fill in at first base but was not seen as a long-term solution.
- Lowe appeared in 34 games, hitting .280 with two home runs and 16 RBIs.
- Lowe's future salary was projected to be $13.5 million, which was more than the Red Sox wanted to pay.
- There is a chance Lowe could negotiate a lower contract to stay, but it seems unlikely.
- The Red Sox made these roster decisions to protect prospects from the upcoming Rule 5 draft.
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