Blue Jays Expressing Interest in All-Star Slugger Free Agent
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly interested in signing star free agent Brandon Lowe with the offseason getting started.
The Toronto Blue Jays are expressing interest in acquiring free agent slugger Brandon Lowe, according to reports from Sportsnet's Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith. The Blue Jays had a disappointing 2026 season, finishing with an 79-83 record and last in the AL East standings. With their high expectations not met, the team is now looking to bolster their offense, which ranked last in MLB in runs scored.
Lowe, a left-handed hitting second baseman who hit 36 home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026, is among the top free agents on the market. The Blue Jays need an upgrade at second base and a power hitter to improve their batting order. Lowe's impressive stats from both the 2025 and 2026 seasons, including 35 home runs, 96 RBI, and a .260 batting average with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and 31 home runs, 83 RBI, and a .256 batting average with the Tampa Bay Rays, make him an attractive option for the Blue Jays.
However, signing Lowe would mean facing competition from other teams interested in his services after his impressive 2026 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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