PITTSBURGH (AP) — The offense-starved Pittsburgh Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Houston Astros.
The Rays will send Lowe, left-hander Mason Montgomery and outfielder Jake Mangum to Pittsburgh. The Pirates will deal right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows to Houston.
Tampa Bay is acquiring a pair of prospects from Houston as part of the deal. a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deals were pending approval of medical records.