Brandon Lowe Headed to Free Agency After Stellar Season and Gold Glove Nod

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe enters free agency following a stellar 2026 campaign where he batted .260 with 35 home runs, 96 RBIs, and a career-high 5.4 WAR over 150 games. Earning $11.5 million in 2026, he is a highly coveted open-market target and has also been named an NL Gold Glove finalist, finishing the season with 13 defensive runs saved and 15 outs above average as a vital piece of the Pirates' winning season.