Mike Lowell
Contract: Signed through 2010
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Born: Feb 24, 1974
- Debut: September 13, 1998
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .290 | 17 | 75 | 54 | 2 |
Newsbreakers
October 4, 2009
Mike Lowell was scratched from the Red Sox's lineup on Sunday with a sore right thumb. Lowell could have played, but the team decided another day of rest would be more beneficial.
Our View:
Lowell was in the lineup originally, but manager Terry Francona talked him out of the lineup. The team wants Lowell to be healthy for the postseason, so it was a good move to keep him out today.
October 3, 2009
The Boston Herald reports that Mike Lowell was scratched from Saturday's game against the Indians due to a sore right thumb.
Our View:
It's unknown how Lowell suffered the injury, but it was sever enough to keep him out of the lineup. Kevin Youkilis will slide over to the hot corner and Casey Kotchman enters the game to play first base.
September 28, 2009
Mike Lowell received an injection in his ailing hip today, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
The plan is for Lowell to rest for a few days, with the intention of taking some at-bats before the start of the playoffs. He missed the ALCS last season and underwent offseason surgery on his right hip.
September 22, 2009
Mike Lowell is out of the lineup for tonight's game at Kansas City, according to Amalie Benjamin's (Boston Globe) twitter page.
Our View:
Lowell will ride the pine, with Kevin Youkilis slated to cover the hot corner and Victor Martinez at first base.
September 12, 2009
Mike Lowell is not in the Red Sox starting lineup against the Rays on Saturday night, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
Jason Varitek is catching, shifting Victor Martinez to first and Kevin Youkilis to third.
September 2, 2009
Mike Lowell is out of the Red Sox starting lineup on Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
Kevin Youkilis will shift to third, while Victor Martinez will play first so Jason Varitek can catch Josh Beckett.
August 30, 2009
Mike Lowell is not in the Red Sox's lineup on Sunday. Kevin Youkilis will play third, whle Victor Martinez moves to first base.
Our View:
Lowell getting the day game rest today, and the platoon cotinues. Get him out today, but be prepared to put him back in tomorrow.
August 26, 2009
Mike Lowell is out of the Red Sox's lineup again on Wednesday. Casey Kotchman is playing first base, and Kevin Youkilis will shift to third.
Our View:
Lowell just getting a day off to keep him fresh, as he has been hitting well as of late. This platoon situation is working well for Lowell, as the rest really seems to be paying off for him.
August 22, 2009
Mike Lowell is out of the Red Sox lineup on Saturday, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
There is no apparent injury. Kevin Youkilis will shift to third, Victor Martinez will play first and Jason Varitek will catch.
August 21, 2009
Mike Lowell went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in the Red Sox embarrassing 20-11 loss to the Yankees on Friday.
Our View:
Lowell has a hard time staying healthy, but when he plays, he produces. He's hitting .301 with 15 homers and 62 RBI in limited time. He's also hitting .340 in August.
August 11, 2009
Mike Lowell is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Detroit, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
Victor Martinez will start at first base with Kevin Youkilis at third and Jason Varitek behind the plate. Adjust your lineups accordingly.
August 10, 2009
Mike Lowell will not start on Monday for the Red Sox in their game against the Tigers. Casey Kotchman will play first base and Kevin Youkilis will move to third.
Our View:
Lowell is starting to see his playing time decrease, and things don't figure to get much better for him barring an injury to another player. Youk and Victor Martinez will be in the lineup nearly every day, which means the players alternating playing time will be Lowell, Varitek, and Kotchman.
August 7, 2009
Mike Lowell is not in the Red Sox lineup for the Friday night clash with the hated Yankees. Kevin Youkilis is at third base tonight while Victor Martinez takes over at first.
Our View:
Lowell looks to be the one who will be spending more time on the bench after the team's acquisitions, and he may be better off playing just a few times a week to keep his health in tact. He is not a great fantasy option at this point, as it remains unclear how much he will play down the stretch.
August 2, 2009
Mike Lowell went 3-for-5 with three RBI in a slugfest that produced 28 runs on Sunday. The Red Sox topped the Orioles 18-10.
Our View:
Lowell brings a litany of injury concerns, but when he plays he's productive. He's now hitting an even .300 and has driven in 53 despite missing time due to various ailments. He may lose some playing time with the addition of Victor Martinez, but is still a productive fantasy player. He just needs to be monitored closely.
July 29, 2009
Mike Lowell went 2-for-3 with five RBI in tonight's 8-6 loss to Oakland at Fenway Park. He hit a single and a three-run homer off Brett Anderson.
Our View:
Lowell extended his hitting streak to eight games, and is batting .444 this month (28 at-bats). He is hitting well while fighting for playing time following the addition of Adam LaRoche.
July 27, 2009
Mike Lowell is not in the Red Sox' lineup for the second straight day, according to the Twitter page of Boston beat writer Amalie Benjamin. Adam LaRoche is starting at first, and Kevin Youkilis is at third.
Our View:
Lowell figures to see more time on the bench now that the team has acquired LaRoche, so this isn't a big surprise. Fantasy owners may want to find a more consistent option at third, because Lowell's playing time will be unpredictable for the rest of the season.
July 18, 2009
Recently activated Mike Lowell will start again on Saturday, but will sit on Sunday, according to the Boston Herald.
Our View:
Lowell went 2-for-4 in his return from the DL yesterday, and should be in your starting lineup every day even though he will receive periodic days off to rest.
July 17, 2009
According to MLBlogs.com, the Red Sox have activated third baseman Mike Lowell from the 15-day disabled list.
Our View:
Lowell is in the lineup tonight and hitting sixth. Be sure to get him activated and put in your starting lineup.
July 15, 2009
According to WEEI.com, the Red Sox plan on activating injured third baseman Mike Lowell this weekend. The move will most likely be made on Friday or Saturday.
Our View:
Lowell was originally slated to return on Friday, but the Sox may give him an extra day to heal up. Aaron Bates is the likely candidate to be sent down when Lowell does arrive. He should be fine to get into fantasy lineups this weekend, but beware of the third baseman's ever-changing status. The Red Sox aren't convinced he can remain healthy and have been eying Scott Rolen in a possible deadline deal. If that comes to fruition, Lowell will lose considerable value.
July 11, 2009
Mike Lowell took batting practice on Friday for the first time since going on the disabled list on June 28, according to the Boston Herald.
Our View:
Lowell has been battling a right hip strain. He has put up good numbers in 2008, and would be worth an add when he returns if his previous owner dropped him when he went on the DL.
July 3, 2009
According to WEEI.com, Mike Lowell's ailing hip is improving after having fluid drained from it and after receiving an injection of lubricant.
Our View:
Lowell will suspend all baseball-related activities until Monday and then begin rehabbing the hip aggressively. He is expected to be ready to return from the DL when first eligible (after the All Star break).
June 30, 2009
Red Sox' beat writer Amalie Benjamin is reporting on her Twitter page that the Red Sox have placed third baseman Mike Lowell on the 15-day DL. He will be replaced by Jeff Bailey on the roster.
Our View:
The Red Sox brought Bailey along with them to Baltimore earlier today, which signified the coming move. Lowell shouldn't need more than the 15 days, but check back when it gets closer to that time.
June 29, 2009
Mike Lowell had fluid drained from his surgically repaired hip today, and also received an injection to relieve the inflammation, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The Sox will wait a few days to see if the treatment helped relieve the problem, or if he needs to spend time on the DL. Skipper Terry Francona hinted that Lowell will not be ready to go when the Sox battle the Orioles Wednesday, and he should be held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.
June 28, 2009
According to MLB.com, injured third baseman Mike Lowell received a shot in his ailing hip and likely won't see any action until Wednesday at the earliest.
Our View:
The shot Lowell receives is not a cure-all and reacts differently for everyone, but the team is hoping it has positive effects. Keep Lowell on your bench for the time being and hope that he doesn't land on the DL.
June 28, 2009
Once again Mike Lowell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
Lowell is still banged up and it looks like the Sox are fine keeping him on the bench during the NL series. When inter-league play ends he'll likely get back in the lineup. Kevin Youkilis will start at third base.
June 26, 2009
Mike Lowell is not in the Red Sox' lineup again on Friday, according to the Twitter page of Boston Globe writer Amalie Benjamin. David Ortiz will once again be at first while Kevin Youkilis shifts to third.
Our View:
Lowell is still suffering from nagging soreness, and it is not the worst thing in the world for him to get some time off during this NL trip. He will be back when the team returns to AL play, but until then he is a pretty iffy.
June 24, 2009
According to the Boston Globe, Mike Lowell is not in the starting lineup again on Wednesday.
Our View:
David Ortiz is playing first base and Kevin Youkilis slides over to the hot corner. Lowell has been bothered fatigue and nagging injuries, so with the Sox playing in the National League and Jon Lester having to hit for himself, Lowell was the obvious odd man out. Adjust your lineups accordingly.
June 23, 2009
The Boston Globe is reporting that Red Sox' third baseman Mike Lowell is back in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Nationals. Lowell missed the last two games with general body fatigue.
Our View:
Lowell was just getting some rest over the weekend, so he should be even more ready to go than usual tonight. Feel free to get him back in the lineup, but don't be shocked if he sits again this week with Youkilis moving to third and Ortiz playing at first.
June 21, 2009
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, third baseman Mike Lowell is out of the starting lineup for the second day in a row on Sunday.
Our View:
Lowell is getting another day of rest as he's apparently suffering from fatigue. He should be fine next week after some significant rest.
June 20, 2009
According to the Boston Globe, Mike Lowell is not in Saturday's lineup against the Braves.
Our View:
Nothing to worry about here. Lowell is just getting a routine night off. Kevin Youkilis will man the hot corner and Mark Kotsay gets the start at first base. Expect to see Lowell in the lineup tomorrow.
June 12, 2009
According to the Boston Globe, Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell is not in the lineup for Friday night's game against the Phillies. He will be replaced by Kevin Youkilis at third, while David Ortiz plays first.
Our View:
Just a night off for Lowell, mainly because the Sox want to keep Papi in the lineup now that he is hitting. Expect Lowell back tomorrow, but if you have another option at third you will want to get Lowell out tonight.
May 26, 2009
Mike Lowell is expected to sit out tonight's game at Minnesota, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
Lowell is not injured and he went 4-for-5 on Monday, and skipper Terry Francona just wants to give him a day of rest as he has played in nearly every game this season. The Metrodome turf is an issue as well as he is coming off hip surgery.
May 25, 2009
Mike Lowell went 4-for-5 with four singles and an RBI in Monday's 6-5 win over the Twins. He served as the DH in today's game.
Our View:
Lowell has seven hits in his last 10 at bats and his average is back up to .305. After an incredible April, Lowell has cooled off, but he is showing signs of heating back up. He should probably get re-inserted back into fantasy lineups.
May 24, 2009
Mike Lowell was 3-for-5 with a three-run homer in Boston's 12-5 crushing of the Mets on Sunday.
Our View:
Lowell is once again quietly having a solid season. Perennially underrated, he's hitting .291 with eight homers and 32 RBI and remains a solid fantasy option at third base.
May 9, 2009
Mike Lowell was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a losing effort on Saturday. His Red Sox got hammered by the Rays 14-5.
Our View:
Lowell is quietly having another solid season. He's now hitting .314 with 11 doubles, six homers and 28 RBI and is a solid fantasy third baseman in any format.
May 2, 2009
Mike Lowell went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-6 win at the Rays. His other hit was a single.
Our View:
Lowell ended a six-game skid without a homer. He raised his season average to .312 and has 24 RBI over 23 games.
April 29, 2009
Mike Lowell went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored as the Red Sox defeated the Indians 6-5 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Lowell is off to a strong start as he already has 23 RBI through 20 games. He will certainly cool off at some point, but he could be in line for a season like he had in 2007 when he recorded 120 RBI.
April 27, 2009
Mike Lowell has been named the AL Player of the Week, according to the Sports Network. Lowell earned the weekly honor by batting .435 with two home runs, four doubles and an AL-best 11 RBI.
Our View:
Teammates David Ortiz and Jacoby Ellsbury were also considered for the award, which helped lead Boston to an MLB-best 10-game winning streak.
April 25, 2009
Mike Lowell was 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, six RBI, a run scored and two strike outs as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 16-11 on Saturday.
Our View:
Following today's performance, Lowell is off to an absurdly hot start to the season. Through 16 games he has 22 RBI. The third baseman saw his value fall in the offseason following hip surgery, but it appears that he has recovered just fine and he's swinging the bat as well as ever.
April 25, 2009
Mike Lowell was 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, six RBI, a run scored and two strike outs as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 16-11 on Saturday.
Our View:
Following today's performance, Lowell is off to an absurdly hot start to the season. Through 16 games he has 22 RBI. The third baseman saw his value fall in the offseason following hip surgery, but it appears that he has recovered just fine and he's swinging the bat as well as ever.
April 22, 2009
Mike Lowell had a huge day at the plate on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in the Red Sox 10-1 win over the Twins. He raised his average to .315 for the season.
Our View:
Lowell has been a bit of a surprise so far this season, as he was a kind of unknown quantity coming off of hip surgery. He is hitting the ball well and should be owned or considered in all formats.
April 17, 2009
Mike Lowell revealed to the Boston Globe that the long plane rides are causing him great discomfort with his hip.
Our View:
Lowell is still trying to get back to 100 percent, but it will be difficult to do so at age 35. He has two homers on the young season already, and once he figures out how to manage his soreness he should be an effective hitter.
April 15, 2009
Mike Lowell had a big day at the dish on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI.
Our View:
Lowell is still only hitting .229 for the year, but he has shown some encouraging signs coming back from hip surgery. He is not much of a fantasy threat in mixed leagues at the moment, but as he gets stronger throughout the year he may turn into a decent starting third baseman.
April 3, 2009
Mike Lowell is optimistic regarding his surgically repaired right hip, according to the Boston Globe. He said, "I am hoping to get better each day. There are times I still go out and think about it. I know there were question marks from their end and my end. Once games started, I think everything has gone pretty smooth. I believed in the process, but you still got to do it. Just because someone says you are going to be fine does not mean it is a guarantee. I was optimistic that it would work out. I am just glad it did."
Our View:
Lowell will remain an injury risk, and should only be considered as a flier (and not a starter) for mixed leagues.
March 23, 2009
Mike Lowell went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Monday's 7-6 win over the Tigers.
Our View:
Lowell is hitting .368 with three homers in the Grapefruit League. He is still an injury risk, but is worth drafting as a flier for mixed leagues.
March 22, 2009
Mike Lowell hit his second home run of the spring on Sunday as the Red Sox defeated the Phillies 3-0. It was his only hit in three at-bats as he hit fourth and started at third base.
Our View:
The Red Sox have played Lowell sparingly this spring as he is returning from offseason hip surgery. He has hit well over his 16 at-bats and figures to be the opening day third baseman. His fantasy stock is falling due to the injury concern, but he should still provide solid value at the hot-corner. Just be sure that you get some reliable insurance if you select him.
March 9, 2009
Third baseman Mike Lowell will make his spring debut on Tuesday, the Providence Journal confirms. He will serve as the DH and receive two at-bats. Lowell is coming off of surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip.
Our View:
It's tough to get too excited until we see Lowell in the field. Come the regular season, we don't envision him finding time at DH. David Ortiz tends to hog that lineup spot.
March 7, 2009
The Boston Herald reports that Mike Lowell ran the bases on Friday and he should make his spring training debut on Tuesday. He will likely DH for the Red Sox.
Our View:
Lowell is recovering from hip surgery, but he should still be ready for opening day. He only played in 113 games last season. Keep an eye on his spring training, and especially take note if he suffers many setbacks.
March 5, 2009
Manager Terry Francona said Thursday there's a good chance third baseman Mike Lowell will be ready for game action within the next seven days, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
Lowell underwent hip surgery last November and hopes to be ready by Opening Day. Once medically cleared, he will test the hip by serving as Boston's DH in Grapefruit League games.
February 28, 2009
Mike Lowell, who is recovering from hip surgery, discussed his timetable regarding his return to game action, according to the Boston Globe. The third baseman said, "The key is try to get to that point where I am running closer to 90, 95 percent. Hopefully, that is in the next week or so. I have been recovering a lot better the past week."
Our View:
Skipper Terry Francona noted that Lowell was running at around 80 percent on Thursday. The 35-year-old vet will remain a risky fantasy option for 2009.
February 17, 2009
Mike Lowell said he felt hurt by the Red Sox attempts to sign Mark Teixeira, according to the Associated Press. "I don't think you can be anything but hurt," Lowell said Tuesday.
Our View:
If Teixeira signed with the Red Sox, Kevin Youkilis would have been moved to third, leaving Lowell out. Lowell had a solid year last year, before being injured in the last few weeks of the season. He should be ready for the start of the 2009 season.
February 12, 2009
The Red Sox feel that Mike Lowell will be ready for baseball activity when he arrives at spring training but he will take it slow, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
Lowell is trying to get back after hip surgery and should be ready for the regular season. The question is how effective he will be this season.
January 28, 2009
Mike Lowell will not represent Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Lowell is recovering from hip surgery, and may not have been ready in time for the March tournament if he decided to continue to pursue it. His recovery has been going well though, and the club is hopeful of a strong comeback from the veteran third baseman in 2009.
January 9, 2009
Mike Lowell's rehab from hip surgery continues to go well, according to the Boston Globe. GM Theo Epstein said, "The doctors are optimistic. There have been ups and downs all the way, as there are with any rehab. But it's been generally very, very positive with his range of motion, the benchmarks with his rehab. He's still on schedule."
Our View:
He is expected to be at spring training, but Epstein noted that the club is going to be smart and won't rush him back to the diamond. Esptein did not comment on if Lowell's relationship with the team changed after they pursued Mark Teixeira.
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