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Gleyber Torres free agency prediction reveals why Pirates can’t afford to lose Brandon Lowe

Though other second base options will be available this offseason, none of them will give the Pirates the same bang for their buck as Brandon Lowe.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:13 PM
Gleyber Torres free agency prediction reveals why Pirates can’t afford to lose Brandon Lowe
Key Things to Know
  • Rum Bunter argues the Pittsburgh Pirates must prioritize re-signing second baseman Brandon Lowe over pursuing Gleyber Torres.
  • Jim Bowden of The Athletic projected Gleyber Torres as a potential free agent fit for the Pirates.
  • Bowden projects Torres to land a two-year, $42 million deal and Lowe to receive three years, $45 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brandon Glick of Rum Bunter argues that the Pittsburgh Pirates must prioritize re-signing pending free agent second baseman Brandon Lowe this offseason. Addressing a projection by The Athletic's Jim Bowden, which suggested Gleyber Torres as a potential replacement option in Pittsburgh, Glick views signing Torres as an undesirable downgrade compared to retaining Lowe.

According to Bowden's market projections, Torres could secure a two-year, $42 million deal, while Lowe is forecast at three years, $45 million. Glick asserts that if Lowe commands approximately $15 million annually as projected, the Pirates should aggressively pursue re-signing him rather than turning to alternatives.

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