Blue Jays reportedly interested in slugger Brandon Lowe in free agency

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Blue Jays reportedly interested in slugger Brandon Lowe in free agency

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated Nov 10, 2026 4:52 PM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in hot-commodity slugger Brandon Lowe from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi and Ben-Nicholson Smith.

The 32-year-old is coming off a dominant 2026 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Lowe produced 35 home runs with 96 RBI while also batting .260 with a .331 OBP and a 121 wRC+. He has gained attention in early offseason discussions, and the Blue Jays are among teams looking to heavily pursue the premier second baseman.

Considering he ranked first in home runs among all second basemen, he would help boost Toronto's offense. The team is looking to resurge from its poor 2026 offensive rankings, where they finished last in home runs (152) and runs scored (648).

The Blue Jays have shown interest in free agent Brandon Lowe, according to @ShiDavidi and @bnicholsonsmith. Lowe hit .260 with a .331 OBP and a 121 wRC+ at second base for the Pirates in 2026. He also hit 35 home runs. https://t.co/KCPp6Ffqsp
— SleeperBlueJays (@SleeperBlueJays) November 10, 2026

Why Brandon Lowe has gained the appeal of the Toronto Blue Jays

Lowe is also a finalist for a Silver Slugger award this season and is a strong candidate to win the accolade with the winners being announced on Nov. 17.

The 32-year-old left-handed power hitter also illustrated a defensive leap with a +15 Outs Above Average (OAA). The former two-time All-Star with the Tampa Bay Rays also recorded a career-high 39 home runs and 31 doubles in 2021, which is comparable to his 29 doubles this past season.

While the Blue Jays would have to give up a top draft pick since the Pirates offered him a qualifying offer of one-year, $23.15 million, he is an appealing option. He is expected to reject the qualifying offer, and looking at his overall appeal, he would be a worthwhile addition to acquire in a multi-year deal, which is what Lowe is seeking in free agency.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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