Josh Lowe Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/2/1998 (26)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- None
Josh Lowe Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Josh Lowe News
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) is dealing with an oblique injury on Sunday and will start the 2024 regular season on the injured list. Just when Lowe was ready to return from left-hip inflammation, an oblique injury has cropped up that won't allow him to be on the team's Opening Day roster on March 28. The 26-year-old has tantalizing power/speed capabilities after hitting .292 (136-for-466) with 20 home runs, 83 RBI and 32 stolen bases in 135 games in his first full big-league season in 2023. However, his latest injury puts a dent in his fantasy value as an upside No. 3 outfielder for fantasy managers to begin the season. There's no specific timetable for when Lowe might be able to make his season debut, but barring a setback, hopefully he'll be able to return to the Rays before the end of April.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) has progressed to hitting in the batting cage and taking fly balls in camp, but he is still a week away from playing in a game, and manager Kevin Cash said it's realistic he could be ready for Opening Day on March 28. However, the skipper isn't confident in it yet. The 26-year-old has been recovering from an injured left hip in spring training but is making progress. If Lowe does have to begin the season on the injured list, it would likely be a short stint before he made his 2024 debut. Despite his injury, Lowe remains a very attractive low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 fantasy outfielder because of his power/speed upside. Lowe hit an impressive .292 with 20 home runs, 83 RBI, 32 stolen bases and 71 runs scored in 2023.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) is progressing but is not yet ready for full baseball activities. Rays skipper Kevin Cash said "probably another week if all goes well" in regards to Lowe's projected timetable to return to the field. The 26-year-old has said he is "confident" he will be ready to go on Opening Day and that still appears to be a realistic scenario. Lowe was excellent at the dish in the 2023 season, hitting .292 with 20 home runs, 32 stolen bases, 83 RBI, and an .835 OPS across 135 games and 501 trips to the plate. His power/speed combination entering his prime is extremely attractive as fantasy managers would be wise to capitalize on his 81.8 ADP for the 2024 campaign.
Batting Order
1 | Yandy Díaz |
2 | Brandon Lowe |
3 | Randy Arozarena |
4 | Harold Ramírez |
5 | Isaac Paredes |
6 | Richie Palacios |
7 | Jose Siri |
8 | José Caballero |
9 | René Pinto |
Josh Lowe Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Yandy Díaz |
2 | Brandon Lowe |
3 | Randy Arozarena |
4 | Harold Ramírez |
5 | Isaac Paredes |
6 | Richie Palacios |
7 | Jose Siri |
8 | José Caballero |
9 | René Pinto |
Once a highly touted prospect, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe spent a rather unexpected chunk of the 2022 season in Triple-A due in part to his high K% of 33.3% at the major league level. With the K% under control in 2023 (24.8%) and regular playing time, Lowe could have the season the Rays envisioned when they drafted him in the first round in 2016. The former 13th overall pick posted a .292-20-83-71-32 season with a WOBA of .354 and wRC+ of 131 in 501 PA. It's still being determined if he can replicate that in 2024, as RosterResource currently has him projected as part of a platoon. The lefty's splits were much better facing RHP, with a .300 AVG, .362 WOBA, and 136 wRC+ versus a .238 AVG, .305 WOBA, and wRC+ of 97 against LHP. As it stands, FGDC projections have him underwhelming compared to last season, with a .258-18-71-68-22 line, a WOBA of .328, and a wRC+ of 113. NFBC ADP has him going around pick 75. However, RotoBaller is a bit more cautious, with a rank of 81. With a below-average Contact% (72.3%), above-average SwStr% (14.7%), and BABIP of .357 in 2023, some expected regression in 2024 is likely rightfully justified.