The Boston Red Sox officially signed free agent first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on Monday and recalled third baseman Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester. To make room on the roster, the Red Sox designated catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment,

The Red Sox are close to adding a veteran first baseman for the home stretch.

Per Mass Live's Chris Cotillo, the Red Sox are eyeing first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who the Washington Nationals designated for assignment earlier this week.