Ben Cherington provides update on Brandon Lowe’s free agency

Brandon Lowe has until 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 17 to decide on the $23.15 million qualifying offer the Pirates extended to him. But with the General Managers Meetings underway in Las Vegas this week, Lowe’s name is back in the spotlight as he’s a key player on the market, both for Pittsburgh and all 29 other clubs.

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Tuesday that conversations…