The Pirates Can’t Afford to Wait on Brandon Lowe
The Pirates want Brandon Lowe back, but how long can they afford to wait?
On Thursday’s OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down Ben Cherington’s comments from the GM Meetings and the uncertainty surrounding Lowe’s qualifying offer. With a potential lockout compressing the offseason, Pittsburgh may have to choose between continuing its pursuit of its best 2026 player and moving quickly to fill other roster needs.
Alex explains why the November 17 decision matters, and why replacing Lowe would be so difficult.


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