Pirates extended a qualifying offer to 2B Brandon Lowe

That means Lowe has a one-year, $23.15 million offer on the table from the Pirates after hitting .260/.331/.493 with 35 home runs, 94 runs scored, and 96 RBI in 656 plate appearances. Lowe has until November 17th to accept or deny the offer. If he denies and signs elsewhere, the Pirates will get a draft pick, but he and the Pirates can still negotiate other contracts during this time.