Cora made good on that final promise on Monday night, as Lowe came in to pinch-hit in the ninth inning against Baltimore Orioles closer Yennier Cano. He drew a seven-pitch walk and scored on a Jarren Duran double, but Boston still lost 6-3.

The Red Sox officially announced the signing of a former Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, and World Series champion first baseman Monday.

The Boston Red Sox have signed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a one-year contract. The move comes two days after Lowe was released by the Washington Nationals.