Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is on the move, heading to the Los Angeles Angels in a three-team trade finalized Thursday, according to reports. The deal also sends infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark to the rays, while left-handed reliever Brock Burke joins the Cincinnati Reds.
Rays, Angels, and Reds Complete Multi-Player Swap
A flurry of activity saw three teams reshuffle their rosters with a complex trade involving key players.
- Josh Lowe, previously with the Rays, will now play for the angels.
- Gavin Lux, formerly a Los Angeles Dodger, is now a member of the Tampa Bay rays.
- Brock Burke, a World Series champion, heads to the Cincinnati Reds.
Lux, who spent the first five years of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers before being traded to the Reds prior to the 2025 campaign, has appeared in 140 games, recording five home runs and 53 RBIs while maintaining a.269 batting average, .350 on-base percentage, and .374 slugging percentage. He recently secured a one-year,$5.5 million contract with the Reds, successfully avoiding arbitration.
The Rays aren’t just getting Lux in this deal. They’re also adding some developmental upside in Chris Clark, a 24-year-old who spent much of the 2025 season in Single-A ball, posting a 5.50 ERA across 20 appearances.
This marks a new chapter for Lowe, who made his major league debut with Tampa Bay in 2021. Over the last three years, he’s blossomed into a key contributor, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 40 runs while slashing .220/.283/.366 in 108 games during the 2025 season. The 27-year-old signed a $2.6 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.
Burke, entering his sixth MLB season, brings a championship pedigree to Cincinnati. He won a World Series with the Texas Rangers in 2023. After a difficult start to the 2024 season, he was designated for assignment by the Rangers and subsequently claimed by the Angels. He rebounded in 2025, delivering a strong performance with a 3.36 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 61.2 innings.
