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 Red Sox are reportedly bringing in a former Gold Glove first baseman days after he was cut loose by the Nationals.

The Boston Red Sox and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe are finalizing a deal, according to multiple reports, including from MLB.com and ESPN.