The Tampa Bay Rays called up first baseman Nate Lowe prior to Monday’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
Ranked as the No. 3 prospect at his position by MLB.com, Lowe batted .300 with three homers, eight doubles, 14 RBIs, 16 runs scored and 17 walks in 21 games at Triple-A Durham.
Lowe, 23, appeared in 18 games during spring training and batted .366 with two homers and seven RBIs.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound left-handed hitter could immediately replace Ji-Man Choi as the starter at first base.
Tampa Bay drafted Lowe in the 13th round in 2016 out of Mississippi State.
The Rays confirmed his promotion Monday, but did not immediately announce a corresponding roster move. The Tampa Bay Times reported that third baseman Christian Arroyo would be sent to Durham.