Brandon Lowe Remains Top Offseason Re-Signing Priority for Pirates

Pirates GM Ben Cherington expressed a strong desire to re-sign free agent Brandon Lowe following a stellar 2026 campaign. Lowe hit 35 home runs with 96 RBIs and an .824 OPS while earning a Gold Glove nomination after a 28-run swing in defensive runs saved. The Pirates remain in regular communication with Lowe's agents, hoping to agree on an extension as his elite power and improved defense at second base make him a high-demand target.