Lowe (oblique) took about 20 dry swings Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Lowe said after the swinging session that his oblique feels good and added that he is hoping to start hitting off a tee next week. That still probably puts him at least two weeks from playing in games, but the veteran outfielder said that he is "pleased with his progress." Lowe will likely need a minor-league rehab assignment before he's ready to rejoin the Rays.
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Rays' Josh Lowe: Progressing in recovery
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Lowe (oblique) has resumed throwing and could start swinging a bat Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Lowe suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain in late March, which prompted his placement on the 10-day injured list. He's progressed enough in his recovery to resume throwing, and he appears to be ready to make the next step by swinging a bat. It's positive news for Lowe, and how his oblique reacts to more work over the coming days will determine when he'll be ready to embark on a rehab assignment.
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Rays' Josh Lowe: Making improvement
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Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Lowe (oblique) is "moving pretty pain free," Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Cash added that Lowe, who suffered a Grade 2 right oblique strain on Opening Day, is "still a ways" away from a return, but the club is "happy with the way his body is feeling." While it's encouraging that Lowe is feeling better, a clearer picture on his timetable won't be available until after he starts ramping up activities, and it's uncertain when that might happen.
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Rays' Josh Lowe: Lands on IL
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The Rays placed Lowe on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right oblique strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lowe injured himself on a swing during Friday's contest, and an MRI revealed a Grade 2 strain in his oblique, per Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun. It's unclear exactly how long the 27-year-old will be out, but there's a good chance he'll need to spend several weeks on the IL. In the meantime, Kameron Misner could pick up regular playing time in right field, while Jake Mangum will come up from Triple-A Durham to replenish Tampa Bay's outfield depth.
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Rays' Josh Lowe: Dealing with oblique injury
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Lowe was removed in the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Rockies due to right oblique discomfort, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.
Lowe tweaked his oblique while hitting a single to center field in the fifth inning and was removed for a pinch runner. He'll undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury Saturday but is expected to miss time, per Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun. Kameron Misner is the top candidate to see more starts in the outfield for as long as Lowe is sidelined.
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Rays' Josh Lowe: Starting versus lefty in opener
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Lowe is starting in right field and batting seventh in Friday's opener against the Rockies.
The Rays seemed to telegraph that they intended to use the left-handed hitting Lowe as an everyday player with how they constructed their roster, and he is indeed in there versus southpaw Kyle Freeland on Opening Day. Lowe has a career .193/.252/.287 slash line against left-handed pitching, so he has some work to do to avoid being platooned.
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Rays' Josh Lowe: Exits with injury
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Lowe was removed from Friday's game against the Rockies due to an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lowe hit a single to center field in the fifth inning but seemingly injured himself on the swing and was immediately lifted for a pinch runner. The Rays will take a closer look at him and offer an update once they have more information. If his injury ends up forcing him to miss any time, Kameron Misner would be the early favorite to pick up additional playing time in the outfield.
Lowe has gone 6-for-23 with six strikeouts in Grapefruit League action.
Lowe hasn't performed well this spring, as he has only one extra-base hit. More important than the results is the fact Lowe is healthy after a delayed start to his 2024 season, and he should be locked into a key role for the Rays come the regular season.
Lowe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Detroit.
With southpaw Tarik Skubal on the hill for the Tigers, the left-handed-hitting Lowe will begin the festivities on the bench. Jonny DeLuca will patrol right field for the Rays.
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