Reds adding former Silver Slugger, World Series champion Lowe

The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly adding a former Silver Slugger award winner to their infield mix as Spring Training arrives.On Friday, reports from MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon and Mark Feinsand said the Reds agreed to a deal with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.The report said Lowe is a non-roster invitee, meaning Lowe will need to earn his roster spot with the Reds in 2026.A World Series champion with the Texas Rangers in 2023, Lowe has hit .264/.347/.424 with 107 home runs and an OPS of 116 over seven seasons in Major League Baseball.Lowe started his career with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019 and 2020 before playing four seasons with the Rangers from 2021-24.Lowe’s time with the Rangers included a Gold Glove award in 2023 and a Silver Slugger award in 2022, following a 27-home run season. Lowe posted the lowest OPS of his career in 2025 with the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox (.689) and is looking for a bounce back opportunity in 2026.Lowe’s fit with the Reds isn’t clear at the start of Spring Training, with Sal Stewart, Spencer Steer and Eugenio Suarez capable of playing first base and designated hitter.

CINCINNATI —

The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly adding a former Silver Slugger award winner to their infield mix as Spring Training arrives.

On Friday, reports from MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon and Mark Feinsand said the Reds agreed to a deal with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.

The report said Lowe is a non-roster invitee, meaning Lowe will need to earn his roster spot with the Reds in 2026.

A World Series champion with the Texas Rangers in 2023, Lowe has hit .264/.347/.424 with 107 home runs and an OPS of 116 over seven seasons in Major League Baseball.

Lowe started his career with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019 and 2020 before playing four seasons with the Rangers from 2021-24.

Lowe’s time with the Rangers included a Gold Glove award in 2023 and a Silver Slugger award in 2022, following a 27-home run season.

Lowe posted the lowest OPS of his career in 2025 with the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox (.689) and is looking for a bounce back opportunity in 2026.

Lowe’s fit with the Reds isn’t clear at the start of Spring Training, with Sal Stewart, Spencer Steer and Eugenio Suarez capable of playing first base and designated hitter.