Rays trade Brandon Lowe to Pirates
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On Friday, the Pirates made what was probably the most aggressive, win-now trade of the Ben Cherington era, sending Mike Burrows to Houston in exchange for Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery from the Rays.
On Friday, that included separate deals to send Shane Baz to the Orioles and Brandon Lowe to the Pirates. Let's take a look at the fallout for each of the principal players involved, starting with Lowe's move to Pittsburgh: With Lowe set to make $11.
The Kansas City Royals reunited with veteran left-hander Matt Strahm on Friday, acquiring the former All-Star from the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan in a move that each club hopes will improve their bullpen.