NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
GAVIN LUX #9 - SECOND BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
10 HR •
50 RBI •
.251 AVG
10 HR
50 RBI
.251 AVG
Dodgers blockbuster trade idea lands All-Star ace in swap for Gavin Lux | Sporting News An MLB insider floated an offseason trade that could move the struggling infielder to the Chicago White Sox for a high-strikeout southpaw.
Could be out of starting job Lux might be out of a starting job next season with the Dodgers planning to move Mookie Betts back to the infield, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports.
Impact The Dodgers have not said whether Betts would play shortstop or second base, but with Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman available as shortstop options, Betts' likelier destination is probably the keystone. Seemingly, that would push Lux to the bench or perhaps the trade block. Lux had a .562 OPS in the first half of the 2024 season but finished strong in the second half with an .899 OPS. He then struggled in the postseason (.580 OPS) while battling a hip issue. Lux will turn 27 later this month and is under team control through 2026.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers win World Series with Game 5 comeback victory over Yankees, 7-6
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Moved down to No. 9 spot Lux will start at second base and bat ninth Wednesday in Game 5 of the World Series versus the Yankees.
Impact It's the lowest spot in the batting order so far this postseason for Lux, who is just 1-for-17 at the plate over his last seven playoff contests. It's possible he's still not feeling totally healthy after suffering a hip flexor injury in Game 1 of the NLCS. Lux is flip-flopping spots in the lineup with Tommy Edman, who will hit seventh Wednesday.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Lux isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Yankees will send southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound to begin Game 2, so the lefty-hitting Lux will grab a seat on the bench while Enrique Hernandez fills in at the keystone and bats sixth.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at second base Lux (hip) will start at second base and bat eighth Friday in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees, Travis Sawchik of theScore.com reports.
Impact Lux didn't start Game 6 of the NLCS as he dealt with continued soreness with his hip, but with extra rest in between series he's ready to give it a go. The 26-year-old Lux is 5-for-24 with one home run during the 2024 postseason.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup for Game 6 Lux (hip) is absent from the Dodgers' lineup for Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets on Sunday, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Lux is sitting not just because of the Mets sending southpaw Sean Manaea to the mound, but also because Lux is still not fully recovered from a hip flexor injury, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Chris Taylor will start at second base for Game 6 of the NLCS, but Lux will be available off the bench.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Thursday's lineup Lux is absent from the lineup Thursday in Game 4 of the NLCS versus the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact It's southpaw Jose Quintana on the bump for the Mets, so the left-handed-hitting Lux will begin the contest on the bench. Chris Taylor is occupying second base and batting ninth for the Dodgers.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
After Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against Dodgers
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Back in lineup for Game 3 Lux (hip) will start at second base and bat sixth Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLCS versus the Mets.
Impact Lux had to depart Game 1 and didn't play Game 2 because of hip flexor tightness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday. The 26-year-old is 5-for-19 with one home run in six contests so far this postseason.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to start Wednesday Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Lux (hip) to be back in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLCS, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.
Impact Lux was absent from the lineup in Game 2 after being removed from Game 1 due to hip flexor tightness. The second baseman is 5-for-19 with a home run and two walks in the 2024 postseason. If he is back in the lineup as expected Wednesday, he will be facing Mets' right-handed starter Luis Severino.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Game 2 lineup Lux (hip) is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLCS against the Mets, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Lux had to be lifted from Game 1 in the seventh inning due to hip flexor tightness. He will be available to pinch hit in Game 2 but will not be used on defense. The hope is that Lux will be ready to return to the lineup for Game 3 on Wednesday after two days of rest. Enrique Hernandez is at second base in Game 2.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Has hip tightness Lux was removed from Sunday's Game 1 of the NLCS due to hip flexor tightness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Lux talked to a trainer after grounding out in the sixth inning and didn't take the field to start the seventh frame. It's now known he's battling hip flexor soreness, which likely means he'll be tabbed day-to-day. Regardless of his health, the lefty-hitting Lux isn't likely to be in the lineup for Game 2 against southpaw Sean Manaea and the Mets.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game in seventh inning Lux (undisclosed) was seen talking to a trainer in the dugout after grounding out in the sixth inning of Sunday's Game 1 of the NLCS before exiting the game in the top of the seven...
Impact It's unclear why Lux was lifted from the contest, but his conversations with a trainer could indicate it's injury-related. Kevin Kiermaier replaced Lux in the lineup and stepped into center field while Enrique Hernandez shifted to second base. Lux went 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored before leaving.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Kiké Hernández and Gavin Lux Debut Unique HR Celebration in Game 5 vs. Padres Kike Hernandez and Gavin Lux bumped belts after a home run.
OCTOBER 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Kiké Hernández and Gavin Lux Debuted a Unique HR Celebration in Game 5 vs. Padres Kike Hernandez and Gavin Lux bumped belts after a home run.
OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Betts and Ohtani help the Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win vs the Padres
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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s blast helps Padres push Dodgers to brink of elimination
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Sitting against righty Lux is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies.
Impact Lux had started seven games in a row coming into this one, and his last absence was with a lefty on the hill for the opponent, so it's surprising to see him sitting Sunday against righty Ryan Feltner. Chris Taylor, who is hitting .471 over his last 17 at-bats, draws the start at the keystone.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Gavin Lux rewards Dave Roberts' patience with key hits in Dodgers' win over Padres Dave Roberts wasn’t quite ready to bench struggling second baseman Gavin Lux in favor of Kiké Hernán...
SEPTEMBER 26 • SACBEE.COM
Avoiding southpaw matchup Lux is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Lux will begin Friday's contest on the bench with southpaw Kyle Freeland taking the mound for the Rockies. Enrique Hernandez will start at second base and bat ninth.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat vs. lefty Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact With lefty Ryan Weathers on the bump for Miami, the lefty-hitting Lux will retreat to the bench. Mookie Betts has been serving as the Dodgers' everyday right fielder since coming off the injured list Aug. 12, but he'll pick up a start at the keystone Wednesday in place of Lux.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Out against left-hander Lux is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Left-hander Max Fried is on the bump for Atlanta, so the left-handed-hitting Lux will begin the game on the bench. Enrique Hernandez will start at second base for the Dodgers in the series finale.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
