Reds
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | 28 | Majors | OF | Low | 3 | 21.6 | 14.5 | 7.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 8.5 | |
| Gary Gill Hill | 21 | Minors | SP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 10.9 | 13.6 | 16.3 |
Total Value:
20.7
Rays
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | 26 | Majors | 2B | 4 | 38.5 | 22.4 | 16.2 | 12.9 | 16.2 | 19.4 | ||
| Luke Holman | 23 | Minors | SP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Tristan Smith | 23 | Minors | SP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Total Value:
20.4
I like it. The Rays don't need a corner outfielder with potential but in arbitration. They need a middle infielder. Meanwhile, the Reds have a second baseman play an outfield in Gavin Lux. I think it's much more likely The Reds would demand one of our first basemen than a far-off pitching prospect, but maybe they're good with Spencer Steer. Steamer thinks McLian is a two win second baseman next year. This seems like an easy yes to me from the Rays perspective, even though I hate how we constantly give up pitchers to supplement offense.
Yeah, looking at the Reds outfield situation and it seems like Lowe would be a good fit for them. The Melton trade seems like the final nail in Lowe’s coffin with the Rays. I think he’s traded before OD. I also think it’s the final nail on the Rays 2026 season because only Josh is capable of producing a 3 WAR season primarily with the bat. The rest of the Rays outfield is 100 wRC+ or below.