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NY Mets rumors: Insider ups the ante on trade possibility for All-Star Brandon Lowe

Mets rumors of a trade for Brandon Lowe aren't disappearing.
ByTim Boyle|
Jun 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) throws to first base during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Jun 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) throws to first base during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images

No one makes New York Mets fans angrier than Andy Martino. No one else seems as locked into what the team is up to. Good, bad, or somewhere in between, when Martino drops Mets rumors, it rings in our ears. Sometimes, we're just angry at the truth. This isn't one of those instances.

Martino doubled down on a recent Mets rumor about the team’s interest in All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe. A desirable add for a Mets team that could use a center fielder but has backup options at the position, Martino warned all fans to keep an eye on Lowe over the next few days. Apparently, the Mets have liked him for a while.

Mets rumors of a trade for Brandon Lowe are getting more interesting

Lowe is having one of his more complete seasons to date. With 19 home runs and 50 RBI already, it’s his .269 batting average that is the largest surprise. He has been a .248 hitter in his career, often putting up home run totals in the low 20s with a less than desirable batting average to go with it. He’s not an incredible OBP guy but has underrated power. In his career, Lowe has averaged 33.7 long balls per 162 games.

It was in 2021 when Lowe put the power on display most, smashing 39 home runs for the Tampa Bay Rays. A more flexible defender in the past, he has spent this entire year at second base.

Second base is the fullest position on the diamond for the Mets, but a trade for him would probably signal the Mets are okay with the current center field plan of Jeff McNeil for a couple of innings on a regular basis and Tyrone Taylor to finish it off for defensive purposes. A trade for Lowe puts an emphasis on offense, a shortcoming of the Mets for lengthy periods this season even during winning streaks.

Defensively, Lowe has the league’s best range factor per game. He has a negative defensive WAR and Outs Above Average. The purpose of acquiring him wouldn’t be for the sake of defense any. It’s to give the team a power-hitting lefty to help protect Pete Alonso in the five-hole. The easy fix: McNeil finishes games at second base when Taylor enters in center field.

Lowe’s availability could be in question with a team option for next season. At $11.5 million, it’s in the range where the Rays typically begin to sell off players. Mets rumors of them doing everything from adding to the bullpen, starting rotation, or center field have been sensible. This one, after the latest double-down by Martino, feels a little more within reach.

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