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Lowe's playing-time squeeze and deep slump limit fantasy appeal
Nathaniel Lowe is searching for his swing, batting just .133 over his last seven days and .179 over the past fortnight. His cold spell coincides with a rough stretch for the fifth-place Reds, who enter the week on a four-game losing streak. While Lowe remains a healthy bench option, his playing time is limited with others ahead of him on the depth chart.
Our models project Lowe to hit .245 with nine homers rest of season, a step back from his career norms like his 23-homer campaign of 2022. While his recent power outage seems like a fluke given his solid raw strength, his lack of consistent plate appearances makes a quick turnaround difficult. Without a clear path to everyday playing time, expecting a return to his previous .260-plus batting average levels is a risky bet.
The Reds play six games this week, starting with three on the road against San Diego before hosting Arizona. Although he'll avoid high-end aces early against Walker Buehler (4.53 ERA) and Lucas Giolito (4.86 ERA), matchups harden against Michael King and Eduardo Rodriguez later in the week. Given his backup status and poor form, he belongs on fantasy benches. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 11 hrs ago
