The Boston Red Sox are hoping for a Nathaniel Lowe revival at Fenway Park. The Red Sox are finalizing a contract with Lowe, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Sunday night.

The Red Sox, according to ESPN, still have some "work to do" if they want to reach the postseason for the first time since 2021.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Miami Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox MLB game to be played on August 16, 2025 on ESPN.

The Boston Red Sox lost first baseman Triston Casas to a devastating knee injury in May. The 25-year-old had struggled early in the season, but carried high expectations to return to his prior form in which he put up a 129 and 124 OPS+ in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

But don’t let that “second level” label fool you. Boston’s outlook has brightened considerably. In last month’s Stock Watch, ESPN gave the Red Sox just a 17.8% chance of making the postseason. On Tuesday, their playoff chances sat at 87.6%.

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