Pirates Brandon Lowe named finalist for Silver Slugger

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has been named a finalist for the National League Silver Slugger award. In his first season with Pittsburgh, Lowe hit .260 with 35 home runs and 96 RBIs across 150 games, leading the team in both home runs and RBIs. He is competing alongside Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang for the honor, which will be announced on November 17.

Lowe's 33 home runs as a second baseman set a new franchise single-season record, and he led all Major League second basemen in home runs, slugging percentage, and OPS (.824). The Pirates extended a $23.15 million qualifying offer to the impending free agent, who has until November 17 to accept or reject it.