"First baseman Nathaniel Lowe and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources tell ESPN. Lowe was DFA’d by Washington earlier this week and will head to Boston and join one of the best lineups in the league," Passan said.

The Red Sox are close to adding a veteran first baseman for the home stretch.

Per Mass Live's Chris Cotillo, the Red Sox are eyeing first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who the Washington Nationals designated for assignment earlier this week.