8 Brandon Lowe 2B

Lowe (bruised shin) is still not moving well taking groundballs, and it may be awhile until he is activated off the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

When he was first placed on the injured list July 4, the thought was that Lowe might only miss the minimum 10 days, but things have dragged on a bit. The Rays won't activate him until he is able to field multiple positions, as they have plenty of depth and could be getting Daniel Robertson (knee) and Matt Duffy (hamstring) back next week. Manager Kevin Cash said it is a bit of a head scratcher that Lowe has been this slow to recover.

Lowe (lower leg) may only need one or two rehab games at High-A Charlotte before activation, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

A report Thursday indicated that manager Kevin Cash had speculated Lowe could be out through next Wednesday, and this latest news more or less lines up with that timeline. Lowe isn't yet ready to head to a rehab assignment, as he's still in the process of building up his workload. "We're still waiting on a couple of other things to work [themselves] out, but each day we're doing more and more stuff," Lowe said. "I'm feeling really good right now, so hopefully it's not much longer."

Despite the fact Lowe (lower leg) continues to make progress, he could remain out through next Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe experienced significant bruising from the ball he fouled off his leg back on July 2 that led to his placement on the injured list. While that's naturally subsided a significant amount, the severity of it was such that it appears increasingly unlikely he returns at any point this weekend. The possibility Lowe's absence extends all the way through the middle of next week came directly from manager Kevin Cash, leaving Lowe's fantasy managers hanging in the balance for the time being.

Manager Kevin Cash is unsure if Lowe (lower leg) will be ready to play by the weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe initially hoped to be back after the 10-day minimum, but he failed to meet that goal and could miss Tampa Bay's entire weekend series with the White Sox. His availability for the weekend should become more clear later in the coming days.

The availability of Lowe (shin) -- who is projected to remain on the 10-day injured list through the weekend series with the Orioles -- for next week's four-game series versus the Yankees remains "in question" according to manager Kevin Cash, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Lowe's goal of returning in the minimum time will officially go by the wayside Saturday, and the series versus New York would represent his next opportunity to suit up. As Cash's comments indicate, that possibility remains firmly up in the air, although the fact Lowe may be cleared to resume baseball activities this weekend is reason for some optimism.

Lowe (shin) is not expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Rays' four-game series against the Orioles this weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe's bruised shin cost him the chance to participate in the All-Star Game, though he was originally tracking for a minimum-length stay. The 25-year-old now longer requires the assistance of a walking boot and could resume baseball activities this weekend, even though he won't be activated.

Lowe (shin) continues to progress in his recovery and is aiming to be available for a return to action when first eligible this coming Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The lower leg bruise already cost Lowe participation in the All-Star Game, but he's intent on it not docking him more than the minimum amount required by his injured-list stint. The infielder has taken significant leaps in all aspects of his game during 2019, and it appears he has a chance of quickly resuming his strong season if he remains free of setbacks the remainder of the week.

The Rays placed Lowe (shin) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Lowe was labeled day-to-day when he initially sustained a bruised right shin in Tuesday's game against the Orioles, but the Rays determined prior to Thursday's series opener with the Yankees that it was best to give the 24-year-old additional time off. The decision to move Lowe to the IL means he won't be able to compete in the All-Star Game next week, though there's optimism he'll be ready to return to action when first eligible July 13. The Rays called up Nate Lowe from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, and the expectation is that he'll take over as the team's primary first baseman while both Brandon Lowe and Ji-Man Choi (ankle) are on the shelf.

Lowe (leg) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

He was diagnosed with a right lower-leg contusion after fouling a ball off himself in Tuesday's game. Michael Brosseau will start at second base, hitting sixth.

Lowe was diagnosed with a right lower leg contusion after X-rays came back negative Tuesday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Lowe fouled a ball off his leg and was unable to remain in the game after finishing the at-bat with a single. The 24-year-old is officially day-to-day, but he was sporting crutches in the clubhouse and is unlikely to be in the lineup Wednesday, per Josh Tolentino of The Athletic. He at least delivered a huge performance before exiting Tuesday, going 3-for-3 with a home run, stolen base and two RBI.

Lowe was removed from Tuesday's game with an apparent leg injury after fouling a ball off himself, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Lowe finished the at-bat with a single but left the game after showing a noticeable limp on his way to first base. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the injury.

Lowe is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers.

Lowe is hitting .162 with 15 strikeouts over his last 10 games. Joey Wendle, who is heating up at the plate, will start at second base and hit sixth against righty Adrian Sampson.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The Rays will move four lefty-hitting regulars (Lowe, Austin Meadows, Ji-Man Choi and Joey Wendle) to the bench with southpaw Martin Perez toeing the rubber for Minnesota in the series finale. With Lowe sitting, Michael Brosseau will pick up a start at the keystone.

Lowe is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Lowe sits after starting seven straight contests. Joey Wendle will start at second base.

Lowe went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI doubles and a run in a win over the Athletics on Friday.

Lowe shifted to the top of the lineup Friday and was a rousing success. The multi-hit effort snapped an 0-for-14 slump for Lowe that encompassed his prior four games, and the pair of two-baggers were his first extra-base hits since last Sunday as well. Factoring in Friday's production, Lowe is hitting .297 across 70 plate appearances in June.

Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Angels.

Lowe got the Rays on the board with a solo blast to left center in the bottom of the first inning, and his team would go on to take the series finale, 6-5. The 24-year-old continues to impress at the dish this season, as he's put together a .293/.350/.560 slash line over 63 contests.

Lowe is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

He is hitting .341/.400/.634 with three home runs and 11 strikeouts in 11 games this month. Joey Wendle, who was recently activated from the injured list, is starting at second base and hitting ninth.

Lowe is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Lowe will head to the bench as left-hander CC Sabathia takes the mound for New York. Joey Wendle (wrist) will make his return from the injured list and start at the keystone Friday.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Lowe will head to the bench along with fellow regulars Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier as the Rays stock up on extra right-handed bats to counter Athletics southpaw Brett Anderson. Daniel Robertson will man second base while Lowe rests.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-2 win over Oakland.

Lowe's sixth-inning shot broke a scoreless tie that the Rays wouldn't concede. It was the third homer in two games for the AL Rookie of the Year candidate. The 24-year-old's OPS has jumped from .862 to .893 since the start of June as he continues to tear the cover off the ball.