Red Sox About To Send Lowell To Texas

Tyler Kepner is reporting that the Red Sox are close to a deal that would send third baseman Mike Lowell to the Rangers for minor league catcher Max Ramirez. The Sox will probably pick up $9 million of Lowell’s $12 million salary .

Jon Daniels, the Texas general manager, said reports that the deal was done were “somewhat overstated.” Because Lowell has had hip and thumb injuries recently, his medical records must be reviewed. The trade would also require the approval of the commissioner’s office because of the exchange of cash.

Kepner is also reporting that the Red Sox may pursue free agent Andrian Beltre to replace Lowell.