The Red Sox and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe are in the final stages of a contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan . MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reported earlier that Lowe and the Sox were in discussions and were “ working on getting it done.” Lowe is represented by SportsMeter.

League sources said late Sunday night that the club was close to finalizing a contract with Nathaniel Lowe, whom they hope will provide a boost at first base, specifically against righthanded hitters.