Veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, 30, designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals earlier this month, and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball.

The Boston Red Sox are adding veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe after the Washington Nationals designated him for assignment, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The Boston Red Sox are taking a low-risk gamble on first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. First base has been a problem position for the Red Sox all year, so when Lowe became available to sign for the veteran minimum,