LINEUP OUTLOOK: Nathaniel Lowe hitting third, Nootbaar leading off and Harold Ramirez producing in heart of Rays lineup

With five full weeks left in the baseball season, some players will audition for future roles in their lineups based on performance. Although Texas will not compete for a playoff spot, Nathaniel Lowe has been producing the entire second half, and it's resulted in him batting third his last eight starts. Even though it's a platoon situation, for now, Lars Nootbaar has taken over the leadoff spot when facing right-handed pitching. Tampa Bay may be preparing Harold Ramírez for a spot in the heart of the lineup while vying for another playoff run. These situations will be covered in this week's lineup outlook. 

Nathaniel Lowe (1B, TEX)

Often overlooked at his position, the sometimes streaky first baseman hit the ground running in the second...

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