The Boston Red Sox are hoping for a Nathaniel Lowe revival at Fenway Park. The Red Sox are finalizing a contract with Lowe, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Sunday night.

Veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, 30, designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals earlier this month, and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball.

Boston Red Sox's Alex Cora cautioned his team against trusting trade deadline rumors, claiming some ESPN personnel 'made s--- up' during his time at the network.

Still, Lowe has hit 17 doubles, 16 homers and driven in 68 runs while walking at a decent rate. He's 30 years old and has previously won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award. This is a big fella with a sweet left-handed swing who can also field his position.

The Red Sox are reportedly bringing in a former Gold Glove first baseman days after he was cut loose by the Nationals.

August 18 - Free agent first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is signing with the Boston Red Sox, ESPN reported on Sunday night. Lowe, 30, had been placed on waivers on Saturday by the Washington Nationals after they designated him for assignment on Thursday.

The Boston Red Sox have been looking for some more firepower at first base since Triston Casas went down for the season. Although the Red Sox have made due with

The Boston Red Sox lost first baseman Triston Casas to a devastating knee injury in May. The 25-year-old had struggled early in the season, but carried high expectations to return to his prior form in which he put up a 129 and 124 OPS+ in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

The Boston Red Sox and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe are finalizing a deal, according to multiple reports, including from MLB.com and ESPN.

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After being held to just two hits over eight innings, the Red Sox came through in the ninth with a walk-off win against Miami.