Cincinnati Reds Sign Veteran Infielder to Minor League Deal

The Reds continue to add depth throughout their organization.

Sep 27, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (37) stretches for the ball for an out during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds are signing Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league deal, according to Mark Feinsand and Mark Sheldon.

Lowe, 30, played in 153 games last season with the Washington Nationals and the Boston Red Sox. The veteran first baseman slashed .228/.307/.381 with 44 extra-base hits.

In August, the Nationals designated Lowe for assignment and he signed with the Red Sox, where he played much better.

In 34 games with Boston, Lowe slashed .280/.370/.420 with 9 extra-base hits.

Lowe previously spent time with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers. He was drafted by the Rays in the 13th round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of Mississippi State University.

While he had a down year last season, the veteran has always been someone who can get on base. Prior to 2024, he had three straight seasons with an on-base percentage above .358, and he's had three straight seasons of a walk rate above 10%. Also, before 2025, Lowe's OPS has been .749 or above in each of his first six seasons.

This is a low-risk deal that has some potential to pay off.

While it feels like it's a long shot that Lowe would make the Opening Day roster, he is good depth to have in the organization.

The Reds are bringing in Nathaniel Lowe on a non-roster deal, sources tell me and @m_sheldon.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) February 13, 2026

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