Josh Lowe
26-Year-Old
10-Day IL
Injury Oblique
Est. Return 4/22/2024
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Lowe came into the 2023 draft season surrounded with the usual uncertain playing time which clouds outlooks of Tampa Bay players but finished the season as the 12th-best fantasy outfielder. We knew Lowe could steal bags as he swiped them at an 88% success rate dating back to 2019 and at a 96% rate (54 of 56) over the previous two seasons heading into 2023. Lowe not only made the opening day roster, but he went 32 of 35 stealing bases while throwing in 20 homers and a solid .292 batting average. Lowe's overall numbers took a hit in July when he went through a massive slump which saw him hit .197 with a 34% strikeout rate and we later learned he and his family were dealing with some unfortunate medical news regarding his mom's health. Lowe rebounded nicely to finish the season and should find himself in the upper half of the lineup on a more regular basis in 2024 to take full advantage of his baserunning acumen. Read Past Outlooks
Hits IL, will miss beyond 10 days
The Rays placed Lowe (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Though Lowe is dealing with a Grade 1 right oblique strain -- the most mild degree of strain -- he has yet to resume baseball activities since suffering the injury in mid-March and is on track to miss more than the minimum 10 days. According to MLB.com, Lowe will essentially need to complete a full spring training progression once he's cleared for activities, so at this stage, he's likely tracking for a late-April or early-May return. While Lowe is on the shelf to open the season, Richie Palacios, Harold Ramirez and Amed Rosario could all be in store for extra playing time in the corner outfield or at designated hitter.
Though Lowe is dealing with a Grade 1 right oblique strain -- the most mild degree of strain -- he has yet to resume baseball activities since suffering the injury in mid-March and is on track to miss more than the minimum 10 days. According to MLB.com, Lowe will essentially need to complete a full spring training progression once he's cleared for activities, so at this stage, he's likely tracking for a late-April or early-May return. While Lowe is on the shelf to open the season, Richie Palacios, Harold Ramirez and Amed Rosario could all be in store for extra playing time in the corner outfield or at designated hitter.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+54%
OPS vs RHP
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .534 | 113 | 2 | 11 | .181 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .824 | 586 | 20 | 85 | .290 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .712 | 67 | 2 | 10 | .238 | ||||
2023vs Right | .854 | 434 | 18 | 73 | .300 | ||||
2022vs Left | .269 | 46 | 0 | 1 | .095 | ||||
2022vs Right | .735 | 152 | 2 | 12 | .259 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+19%
OPS on Road
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .708 | 335 | 6 | 36 | .259 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .841 | 364 | 16 | 60 | .284 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | .752 | 218 | 5 | 27 | .282 | ||||
2023Away | .902 | 283 | 15 | 56 | .300 | ||||
2022Home | .620 | 117 | 1 | 9 | .212 | ||||
2022Away | .635 | 81 | 1 | 4 | .234 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh Lowe compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.25BB Rate
6.2%K Rate
24.8%BABIP
.357ISO
.208AVG
.292OBP
.335SLG
.500OPS
.835wOBA
.361Exit Velocity
89.1 mphHard Hit Rate
31.5%Barrels/PA
7.6%Expected BA
.276Expected SLG
.480Sprint Speed
24.4 ft/secGround Ball %
39.7%Line Drive %
21.3%Fly Ball %
39.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Not untouchable?
Lowe could be an outgoing piece if the Rays pursues a Shohei Ohtani trade, speculates Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Lowe is amid a breakout season, slashing .275.317/.491 with 13 home runs and 20 stolen bases in his age-25 campaign. An Ohtani acquisition would be nearly unprecedented, prompting Bowden to note that Tampa Bay "might be willing to add a major-league player...to get a deal done."
Lowe is amid a breakout season, slashing .275.317/.491 with 13 home runs and 20 stolen bases in his age-25 campaign. An Ohtani acquisition would be nearly unprecedented, prompting Bowden to note that Tampa Bay "might be willing to add a major-league player...to get a deal done."
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Lowe is a well-seasoned minor leaguer with lots of production fueled by a friendly Durham Athletic Park, but he has exactly 200 major league plate appearances over the past two season with little to write home about. Some of the limitation are the typical contract stalling techniques Tampa Bay is well known for, but some of Lowe's issues are of his own doing. He has had some issues in the field, which is not a good thing for a team that puts a premium on outfield defense. Lowe has also had a very similar issue to his older brother Nathaniel in struggles with good velocity up in the zone. The power numbers in Triple-A should not be the focus as much as the walk rate and his stolen base prowess as that is where his value truly lies. Lowe is 84 of his last 95 in stolen base attempts (88%) and has a top 50 home-to-first speed just .01 behind Oneil Cruz. The club will want to get that talent in the lineup somewhere but his defense and bat will need to earn it because the outfield depth chart is still thick even with the departure of Kiermaier.
More Fantasy News
Out with oblique injury
Lowe (hip) will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 right oblique strain Sunday, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Targeting return this weekend
Lowe (hip) said Tuesday that he's "pretty much full go" and is aiming to return to Grapefruit League play Sunday or Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Still not ready for return
Lowe (hip) is feeling better but is still a week away from returning to game action, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Hopes for full activities next week
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Lowe (hip) will be ready for full baseball activities in "probably another week if all goes well," Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Close to resuming activities
Lowe (hip) will be re-evaluated Tuesday and could resume baseball activities within the next couple days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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