In what was largely a procedural move and one that was already telegraphed earlier in the week, the Red Sox did not tender contracts to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and pitcher Josh Winckowski.

Last Tuesday, when the team was in need of clearing spots on the 40-man roster in order to protect some prospects from next month’s Rule 5 draft, the Red Sox had designated both players for assignment.

The decision, then, to non-tender both Friday was a mere formality and made both players free agents, able to sign elsewhere.

Lowe, an August acquisition by the Sox after he had been released by the Washington Nationals, appeared in 34 games for the Sox and slashed .280/.370/.420 while hitting two homers and knocked in 16.

He was projected to earn $13.5 million in 2026 via salary arbitration,

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