The Pirates, as I wrote last week, are facing a crucial offseason — and a short one. They now have less than a month to augment a roster than won 82 games in 2026 and turn it into a playoff…
Buccoball examines the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason dilemma regarding whether to re-sign pending free-agent second baseman Brandon Lowe. Lowe hit 35 home runs with a 4.9 fWAR in 2026 after being acquired from Tampa Bay, earning a qualifying offer from the club earlier in November.
The writer argues that despite potential aging curves, injury risks, and payroll constraints, general manager Ben Cherington should aggressively pursue retaining Lowe. Alternative infield options through free agency or trades are viewed as either too expensive, unrealistic, or insufficient to replicate his production.
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