Looking solely at the offensive profile, Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Cincinnati Reds. With an $11.5 million salary, he's relatively affordable, and with only one year left on his deal, acquiring him shouldn't hamper future flexibility.
Moreover, Lowe is a left-handed hitter who can help bring balance to the lineup, with two 30-homer seasons on his résumé, including hitting 31 dingers in 2025. He would bring some much-needed thump to a Reds lineup that was starved of power last season. Lowe owns a career .481 slugging percentage, which would significantly bolster the anemic .