For weeks, it seemed that the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays' All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe were an inevitable pairing ahead of the MLB trade deadline. A left-handed bat capable of playing the infield, Lowe appeared to be the perfect fit for the Astros. However, an ankle injury landed Lowe on the IL and seemed to suggest that the veteran would remain in Tampa Bay past the deadline.
As it turns out, Lowe is eligible to be activated off the IL on Wednesday, and the indication from MLB Trade Rumors is that the Rays will indeed make that roster move.