Toronto Blue Jays are in talks to potentially add two-time All-Star

The Toronto Blue Jays have made it clear they want to add power to their lineup this offseason, and this two-time All-Star second baseman appears to be one of their first known targets.

Sportsnet Blue Jays insider Shi Davidi reported on Tuesday that Toronto is in preliminary talks with free agent Brandon Lowe.

Lowe spent the 2026 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he led all major league second basemen in home runs, with 35. Before that, he spent eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, hitting 20-plus home runs in five of those campaigns.

The 32-year-old isn't just known for his bat, either. He recently finished as an NL Gold Glove finalist at second base and ranked among the league leaders in double plays turned, with 78.

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in preliminary talks with two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

With Lowe coming off a strong season, the Blue Jays aren't expected to be the only team pursuing him in free agency. MLB insider Jon Morosi reported that other AL East teams are also in talks.

Morosi said Tuesday that the New York Yankees are looking for more power and view Lowe as a potential option. His former team, the Tampa Bay Rays, also reportedly has a strong interest in bringing him back after trying to acquire him at the trade deadline.

Given Lowe will be 33 midway through next season, it's unlikely he'll command something long-term. Spotrac estimates Lowe's free agency value at upwards of $70 million for a three-year deal.

If the Blue Jays were to land Lowe, he would likely take over as their starting second baseman, pushing fan favourite Ernie Clement back into a utility role off the bench.

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Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins hinted at a possible change at second base during his end-of-season media availability, saying Clement would have to "earn his starting job" in 2027.

While Clement being out of the starting lineup more regularly might be a tough pill for some Blue Jays fans to swallow, Lowe would bring a significant power boost to Toronto's lineup.

For comparison, Lowe hit 35 home runs last season, while Clement has hit just 34 across his entire six-year MLB career. Lowe has a career OPS of .810, compared to Clement's .664. It's a significant difference.

The Blue Jays will also need all the offensive help they can get this offseason after finishing dead last in the league in homers and runs scored.