What happened: Nathaniel Lowe discussed joining Cleveland at the trade deadline. He pointed to the White Sox series as an early read on his new club. The comments come with Cleveland set to open the ALCS on Monday.

Why it matters: Lowe adds a veteran left-handed bat to the middle of the order for October. Cleveland reshaped its roster at the deadline with postseason matchups in mind. Fit and timing matter more now with a league championship series deciding the pennant.

What to watch: Cleveland opens the ALCS in Tampa Bay on Monday. Lowe's usage there will show where the deadline addition fits.