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What the Rays’ deal with Brandon Lowe could mean for the Royals

In case you missed it, the Tampa Bay Rays gave utility man Brandon Lowe a 6-year, $24M contract extension on Tuesday night. The extension should keep Lowe in Tampa Bay through his age-32 season. Lowe, a good prospect who posted a 113 wRC+ in his rookie season in 2018, figures to be a mainstay in the Rays lineup over the next eight seasons. In case you’re unfamiliar with Lowe, check out some research that Patrick Brennan did:

The #Rays and Brandon Lowe have agreed to a six-year/$24 million extension. KILA projections had Lowe as the International League’s best prospect last season.