Pirates 2B Brandon Lowe among potential free agent busts

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has been identified by Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer as a top potential free agent bust this offseason. Despite a career-best campaign featuring 35 home runs, 96 RBIs, and a 5.3 WAR across 150 games, analysts raise red flags regarding his high strikeout and chase rates.

Jeremy Brener notes that while Pittsburgh hopes to re-sign the 32-year-old infielder, competing lucrative free agency offers could lure him away. Concerns regarding his contact percentage may also keep the Pirates cautious about exceeding their target price.