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Pirates Brandon Lowe named Gold Glove finalist

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has been named a finalist for the 2026 Gold Glove Award, marking his first nomination for the defensive honor. Acquired last offseason in a three-team trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros, Lowe has thrived with the Pirates, posting career-highs with 35 home runs, 96 RBIs, and a team-leading 5.4 bWAR across 656 plate appearances.

Despite not earning All-Star recognition this season, his offensive and defensive contributions have been pivotal, including 13 defensive runs saved and 15 outs above average—a standout performance that places him among the National League’s elite at second base alongside Brice Turang of the Brewers and rookie JJ Wetherholt of the Cardinals. Lowe’s inclusion in the finalists underscores his critical role in Pittsburgh’s success, though stiff competition from Turang and Wetherholt, who led in defensive metrics, could make the award a closely contested decision when winners are announced on November 1st.

The Pirates also saw third baseman Jared Triolo named a Gold Glove finalist, adding to the team’s defensive depth in the postseason push.

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