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As Boston Red Sox fight to make the postseason, September additions to their roster that could produce a high-priced odd man out.
The Nathaniel Lowe signing is good news for the Boston Red Sox on the whole, but certainly not for every individual on the roster. Major League Baseball is an immensely competitive business, and the Red Sox brought in Lowe because they've never truly solved the first base position this year.
The Boston Red Sox are adding veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe after the Washington Nationals designated him for assignment, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Baltimore and Boston meet for a short two-game series in Boston. The season series is tied between the two teams at 4-4 through games. However, the Orioles have been the slightly hotter team recently at 4-1 over the last five games compared to the Red Sox who are 3-2.
Dane Myers and Jakob Marsee homered in Miami's three-run ninth inning and the Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
The Boston Red Sox confirmed that two fans were ejected from Fenway Park during Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins for shouting inappropriate comments at Miami Marlins' outfielder Dane Myers, per Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.
The Red Sox may see some relief help arriving soon in the form of Justin Slaten, who is ramping up after being out since June 1 with a shoulder/neck injury. He threw his third bullpen on Friday and is scheduled for a live batting practice session on Monday. If all goes well, his next step would be another live BP or a rehab assignment.
The Red Sox lost to the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon, but Jarren Duran continues to make an impact up and down the stat sheet.