The Washington Nationals today acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Lowe, 29, brings a strong offensive and defensive profile to the Nationals. In 2023, he earned a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award. He was also a key contributor to the Rangers' World Series championship run.

Lowe ranked among the American League leaders in 2024 in walks and on-base percentage. He boasts an impressive .361 OBP and a .762 OPS while demonstrating exceptional plate discipline with a 12.6% walk rate.

In 140 games with the Rangers this year, Lowe hit .265 with 16 home runs and 69 RBIs. He showcased his defensive prowess with seven Outs Above Average and a .995 fielding percentage.

Lowe is a career .272 hitter with 89 home runs and 329 RBIs across six Major League seasons. The Tampa Bay Rays originally drafted him in the 13th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.

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