{"id":130761,"date":"2026-05-15T21:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T00:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/projecting-pirates-next-contract-with-brandon-lowe\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T21:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T00:08:16","slug":"projecting-pirates-next-contract-with-brandon-lowe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/projecting-pirates-next-contract-with-brandon-lowe\/","title":{"rendered":"Projecting Pirates Next Contract With Brandon Lowe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_9\"><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6w q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>PITTSBURGH &mdash; The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the better second baseman in Brandon Lowe, but his future with the ballclub is unknown past this season.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6x q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6y\">PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the better second baseman in Brandon Lowe, but his future with the ballclub is unknown past this season.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6z q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Lowe is in the final year of a six-year, $24 million contract extension he signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on March 20, 2019, which also included two club options, of which he is on the second one, for $11.5 million.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=70 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"71\">Lowe is in the final year of a six-year, $24 million contract extension he signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on March 20, 2019, which also included two club options, of which he is on the second one, for $11.5 million.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=72 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>It&#39;s a pivotal year for Lowe, who is having a great season with the Pirates and also looking for what would be his last real big contract, as he turns 32 years old in July.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=73 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"74\">It&#8217;s a pivotal year for Lowe, who is having a great season with the Pirates and also looking for what would be his last real big contract, as he turns 32 years old in July.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Pirates have a big decision to make this offseason on how they approach Lowe in terms of contract negotiations and what they see his value as.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=76 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"77\">The Pirates have a big decision to make this offseason on how they approach Lowe in terms of contract negotiations and what they see his value as.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=78 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Projecting a Contract for Brandon Lowe<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=79 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7a\">Projecting a Contract for Brandon Lowe<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Pirates could give Lowe a qualifying offer, which is just a one-year deal at a predetermined rate ($22.025 million for 2026) of the mean of the top 125 highest-paid players.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7d\">The Pirates could give Lowe a qualifying offer, which is just a one-year deal at a predetermined rate ($22.025 million for 2026) of the mean of the top 125 highest-paid players.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7e q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Pittsburgh will likely make this offer, as they would earn a compensatory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-have-new-leader-2026-mlb-draft-kevan-graves\" target=\"_blank\"><u>draft pick<\/u><\/a> in 2027 if they don&#39;t re-sign Lowe.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7f q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7g\">Pittsburgh will likely make this offer, as they would earn a compensatory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-have-new-leader-2026-mlb-draft-kevan-graves\" target=\"_blank\"><u>draft pick<\/u><\/a> in 2027 if they don&#8217;t re-sign Lowe.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7h q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6380,h_3588,x_0,y_57\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/pittsburgh_pirates\/01kr4aja7yhvr9ee8dcd--><!--qv q:id=7i q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=7j q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7j q:key=--><!--qv q:id=7k q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7k q:key=--><!--qv q:id=7l q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=7m q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=7n q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"7o\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=7n q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7m q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-07V5pR5S.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-UHlKdkoD.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"7p\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_57,w_6380,h_3588\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01kr4aja7yhvr9ee8dcd.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_57,w_6380,h_3588\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01kr4aja7yhvr9ee8dcd.jpg 2x, &#10;    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srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_57,w_6380,h_3588\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01kr4aja7yhvr9ee8dcd.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_57,w_6380,h_3588\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01kr4aja7yhvr9ee8dcd.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_57,w_6380,h_3588\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01kr4aja7yhvr9ee8dcd.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"7r\">Apr 30, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (5) circles the bases on a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7s q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>It&#39;s not likely that Lowe would take the offer, as most players usually reject the qualifying offer, but a payday of around $23 million for one season isn&#39;t too outlandish for someone of his play.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7t q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7u\">It&#8217;s not likely that Lowe would take the offer, as most players usually reject the qualifying offer, but a payday of around $23 million for one season isn&#8217;t too outlandish for someone of his play.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7v q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Lowe will likely look for a long-term contract, one that will earn him much more than he made on his last contract and will serve as that final, big contract of his career.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7w q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7x\">Lowe will likely look for a long-term contract, one that will earn him much more than he made on his last contract and will serve as that final, big contract of his career.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7y q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>There is also the potential of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-paul-skenes-playing-role-new-mlbpa-leader\" target=\"_blank\"><u>lockout<\/u><\/a> coming on Dec. 1, when the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires, which will likely see players take on longer term contracts if possible. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7z q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"80\">There is also the potential of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-paul-skenes-playing-role-new-mlbpa-leader\" target=\"_blank\"><u>lockout<\/u><\/a> coming on Dec. 1, when the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires, which will likely see players take on longer term contracts if possible. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=81 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Pirates may consider offering him a three-year or four-year deal and would have to likely go to $20 million or higher AAV (average annual value) for his salary.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=82 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"83\">The Pirates may consider offering him a three-year or four-year deal and would have to likely go to $20 million or higher AAV (average annual value) for his salary.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=84 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Lowe could take a lower AAV for a longer-term contract, perhaps five years or more, but he&#39;ll likely try and maximize his earnings in the three-year to four-year range if possible.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=85 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"86\">Lowe could take a lower AAV for a longer-term contract, perhaps five years or more, but he&#8217;ll likely try and maximize his earnings in the three-year to four-year range if possible.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=87 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Something like a three-year, $60 million deal or maybe a four-year, $85 million contract extension could work for both sides, just in terms of the length and the talent of which Lowe brings. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=88 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"89\">Something like a three-year, $60 million deal or maybe a four-year, $85 million contract extension could work for both sides, just in terms of the length and the talent of which Lowe brings. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8a q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Lowe Playing Himself Into a Better Contract<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8b q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8c\">Lowe Playing Himself Into a Better Contract<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8d q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Most baseball players have a decline in their 30s, but Lowe is showing that he&#39;s getting even better as he ages. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8e q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8f\">Most baseball players have a decline in their 30s, but Lowe is showing that he&#8217;s getting even better as he ages. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8g q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Lowe is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/brandon-lowe-been-game-changer-pittsburgh-pirates\" target=\"_blank\"><u>producing from the plate<\/u><\/a> in 2026, slashing .266\t\/.368\/.573 for an OPS of .941 in 32 games, with 33 hits, 22 runs scored, eight doubles, 10 home runs, 23 RBI and 19 walks to 30 strikeouts.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8h q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8i\">Lowe is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/brandon-lowe-been-game-changer-pittsburgh-pirates\" target=\"_blank\"><u>producing from the plate<\/u><\/a> in 2026, slashing .266\t\/.368\/.573 for an OPS of .941 in 32 games, with 33 hits, 22 runs scored, eight doubles, 10 home runs, 23 RBI and 19 walks to 30 strikeouts.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8j q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4704,h_2646,x_0,y_166\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/pittsburgh_pirates\/01kr4ak68dx9p5g66wf8--><!--qv q:id=8k q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=8l q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=8l q:key=--><!--qv q:id=8m q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=8m q:key=--><!--qv q:id=8n q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=8o q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=8p q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"8q\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=8p q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=8o q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-07V5pR5S.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-UHlKdkoD.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"8r\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9\"><source 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https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_166,w_4704,h_2646\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01kr4ak68dx9p5g66wf8.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_166,w_4704,h_2646\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/pittsburgh_pirates\/01kr4ak68dx9p5g66wf8.jpg\" alt=\"Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Brandon Lowe\" title=\"Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Brandon Lowe\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8s\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"8t\">May 6, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Brandon Lowe breaks his bat as he hits a fifth inning single against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8u q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>His 10 home runs lead the Pirates, rank tied for fourth-most in the National League and rank tied for 11th-most in baseball. His OPS is ninth-best in the NL and 15th-best in baseball, while his slugging is sixth-best in the NL and 10th-best in baseball.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8v q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8w\">His 10 home runs lead the Pirates, rank tied for fourth-most in the National League and rank tied for 11th-most in baseball. His OPS is ninth-best in the NL and 15th-best in baseball, while his slugging is sixth-best in the NL and 10th-best in baseball.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=8x q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Lowe joined the Pirates this offseason in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-blockbuster-trade-rays-astros\" target=\"_blank\"><u>trade<\/u><\/a> with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he led all second baseman with 31 home runs in 2025, and he&#39;s on track for 51 home runs this season with how he&#39;s hitting.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8y q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8z\">Lowe joined the Pirates this offseason in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-blockbuster-trade-rays-astros\" target=\"_blank\"><u>trade<\/u><\/a> with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he led all second baseman with 31 home runs in 2025, and he&#8217;s on track for 51 home runs this season with how he&#8217;s hitting.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=90 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>He has also greatly improved defensively, with 0 defensive runs saved (DRS) and three outs above average (OAA), which comes after a -14 DRS and -14 OAA campaign in 2025, where he served as one of the worst defensive second baseman in baseball.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=91 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"92\">He has also greatly improved defensively, with 0 defensive runs saved (DRS) and three outs above average (OAA), which comes after a -14 DRS and -14 OAA campaign in 2025, where he served as one of the worst defensive second baseman in baseball.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=93 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>If Lowe keeps producing like this, his value will only go higher and higher as the season goes on. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=94 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"95\">If Lowe keeps producing like this, his value will only go higher and higher as the season goes on. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=96 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=97 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"98\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:id=99 q:key=1jXG:QW_7--><!--qv q:id=9a q:key=9yVI:Ef_0--><\/p>\n<div on:click=\"q-PR6RmUkK.js#s_Ytib2zHV0Tc[0 1]\" q:key=\"WY_1\" q:id=\"9b\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=9a q:key=--><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"google-news-widget\" class=\"my-5 p-4 flex items-center gap-4 rounded-lg bg-[#F0F0F0]\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 flex-1 items-center gap-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/><span class=\"font-group-big text-black text-[16px]\">Add us as a preferred source on <span class=\"font-bold\">Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\"><span class=\"hidden pt-[1px] leading-[1.4] md:inline\">Follow<\/span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 4 8\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-[12px] w-[6px] md:h-[8px] md:w-[4px]\"><path d=\"M0.5 0.5L3.5 4L0.5 7.5\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/projecting-pittsburgh-pirates-next-contract-brandon-lowe\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the better second baseman in Brandon Lowe, but his future with the ballclub is unknown past this season. 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