Can Bryan Reynolds Replace What Brandon Lowe Gave the Pirates?

The Pirates are likely losing one of their most consistent hitters in Brandon Lowe, and replacing that production won't be easy. Alex Stumpf looks at why Bryan Reynolds may need to become the steady, month-to-month force Pittsburgh's lineup needs in 2027.

Reynolds showed stretches of All-Star level production in 2026, but his second-half drop-off was part of the Pirates' offensive struggles. With plenty of variance elsewhere in the lineup, Pittsburgh needs one of its highest-paid players to deliver from April through September.

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