The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder Josh Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal that also involved the Cincinnati Reds, it was announced Friday.
Infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark move to the Rays in the trade, while left-handed reliever Brock Burke goes from the Angels to the Reds.
| To Angels | To Rays | To Reds |
|---|---|---|
| OF Josh Lowe (from TB) | IF Gavin Lux (from CIN) | P Brock Burke (from LAA) |
| P Chris Clark (from LAA) |
Lowe, 27, is coming off a down year at the plate, hitting .220/.283/.366 with 11 homers and 18 steals over 108 games. From 2023-24, the slugger posted a .774 OPS with 30 home runs and 57 stolen bases in 241 contests. He's entering his first season of arbitration eligibility and won't hit free agency until after the 2028 campaign.
Lux will be joining his third franchise in three years. The 28-year-old is a traditional second baseman but has moved around the diamond, predominantly playing left field in his one season with the Reds. He posted a 269/.350/.374 slash line with five homers and one steal over 140 games last season.
#Rays Neander said plan is for Lux to play 2B primarily, and outfield will be a competition between their lengthy list of candidates. He said Rays feel confident in what Lux can provide in the field and at the plate.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) January 16, 2026
Clark, who joins Lux in Tampa, is a right-handed pitcher who has yet to make his major-league debut. Through three seasons in the minors, the 24-year-old has a 5.25 ERA over 269 innings while making 54 starts and a pair of relief appearances.
Burke, 29, was a reliable member of the Angels' bullpen last year, owning a 3.36 ERA and 4.16 FIP over 61 2/3 innings. For his career, Burke has a 3.88 ERA and 4.26 FIP over five seasons dating back to 2019.
