Key Highlights
- In the deal, the Angels sent left-hander Brock Burke to the Reds, while Tampa Bay received infielder Gavin Lux from Cincinnati and Minor League right-hander Chris Clark from Los Angeles. Lowe, who turns 28 in February, gives the Angels a left-handed bat they’ve been seeking in the outfield.
- While his exact role in the lineup is not yet fully determined, he brings versatility, having spent most of his career in right field with some experience in center and left. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Angels could use him as a platoon option in center alongside Bryce Teodosio or shift him elsewhere in the outfield, giving them a stronger lineup against right-handed pitching. Over his five Major League seasons, Lowe has been a career .266 hitter with a .772 OPS against right-handers, compared to just .181 with a .504 OPS against lefties.
- His standout season came in 2023, when he hit .292 with a .835 OPS, contributing 20 home runs, 33 doubles, 83 RBIs, and 32 stolen bases over 135 games. However, injuries have limited his production over the past two years, including oblique and hamstring issues in 2024 and another oblique strain early last season, which delayed his start until mid-May.
- He finished 2025 with a .220 average, a .650 OPS, 11 home runs, and 40 RBIs in 108 games. Brock Burke, who had recently signed a one-year, $2.325 million deal with the Angels to avoid arbitration, was a key piece in the Halos’ bullpen last season.
- He posted a 3.36 ERA across 69 appearances with 52 strikeouts and 18 walks in 61 2/3 innings, making him one of the team’s most reliable left-handed relievers. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor Lowe, the trade represents a fresh opportunity to rebound and reestablish himself as a top contributor in the majors.