GAVIN LUX NEWS

With plenty of reps, Lux feeling comfortable at 3rd base GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Entering camp, Gavin Lux's experience at third base consisted of one Major League game and four in the Minors. After play...

21 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Swats first spring homer Lux started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring game against Seattle.

Impact Lux poked his first Cactus League homer in the second inning and has an .858 OPS through 16 spring games. He's played a lot of third base (11 starts) and figures to see ample time there in the regular season along with starts at second base and left field. However, it may take a while to determine a pattern of who plays and when. Jeimer Candelario is expected to share third base with Lux and first base with Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Corner infield will get muddier once Spencer Steer (shoulder) is ready to play the field.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds at top of division

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6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces run with legs Lux started at third base and went 1-for-2 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against Seattle.

Impact Lux got the Reds on the board in the second inning. He doubled, stole third base and went home after an errant throw. Lux is not known as a prolific base stealer, but he's been successful on all three attempts over 14 games this spring. He's moved around the diamond during the Cactus League, including time in the outfield, but Lux could hold down a regular gig at third base in the regular season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers preseason capsule: Champions aim to be rare team to repeat Los Angeles Dodgers2024 record: 98-64 (1st place, NL West).He gone: RHP Walker Buehler, RHP Jack Flaherty, RHP Joe Kelly, RHP Daniel Hudson,...

MARCH 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dodgers preseason capsule: Champions aim to be rare team to repeat Los Angeles Dodgers2024 record: 98-64 (1st place, NL West).He gone: RHP Walker Buehler, RHP Jack Flaherty, RHP Joe Kelly, RHP Daniel Hudson,...

MARCH 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Manager hints at platoon Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Lux and Jeimer Candelario could be part of a platoon at third base during the regular season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I thi...

Impact While Lux has seen action at several positions, he's made the majority of his starts at third base. Francona likes the idea of getting a platoon edge without weaking the team's defense at the hot corner. Lux also has experience at second base and in left field. The job share may not be an issue early in the regular season, when Spencer Steer (shoulder) could open on the injured list, but eventually Francona will need to find at-bats for all three on a semi-regular cadence.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jeimer Candelario? Gavin Lux? Santiago Espinal? Who's on third for Cincinnati Reds? A three-man, multi-position equation of matchups looks like the Cincinnati Reds' answer to a troubling third base position as they open the...

MARCH 14 • CINCINNATI.COM

Lux begins outfield trial for Reds GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Gavin Lux brought an old pal into the Reds’ clubhouse Tuesday morning. A long-lost friend from a bygone time in his past....

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

Will play outfield Tuesday Lux is scheduled to start in left field Tuesday against the Rockies, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The plan all spring was for Lux to see most of his time on the infield during the first part of the Cactus League -- he's mostly lined up at third base -- before introducing him to the outfield. Lux is batting .238 (5-for-21) with two doubles, four RBI and one steal over nine spring games.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Lux reacts to Will Smith's Dodgers' Spring Training recap Gavin Lux is no longer a Dodger, but he makes sure to connect with his former teammates through social media.

MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Moving around infield Lux started at third base and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Lux made second Cactus League appearance. He started at second baseman Saturday's spring opener before moving to the hot corner Monday. Expect to see his name at many positions this spring, and the versatile player may never settle into one home on the diamond.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Versatile Lux prepared to play 'anywhere at any time' GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- When Gavin Lux arrived at Reds camp, he knew he'd need multiple gloves for multiple positions. So he came prepared. “I’ve...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Role to be determined Reds manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Lux will start at second base Saturday against the Guardians then move to third base Sunday against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of...

Impact There was offseason chatter about McLain moving to center field, which suggested Lux would find a permanent role at second base, but Francona's plans for the start of Cactus League play indicate otherwise. The manager said earlier in camp that Lux will see time at all the infield base positions as well as outfield during spring training. He's expected to serve on the dirt for the first part of the spring season before the manager exposes him to the outfield.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

To move around in spring Lux is expected to see time at first, second and third base as well as the outfield this spring, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lux was projected to be the everyday second baseman upon being acquired by the Reds, but manager Terry Francona indicated Tuesday that Lux will be exposed to several positions. Lux moved between shortstop and second base for the Dodgers in 2024.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Settles with new team The Reds and Lux avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.325 million contract Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Acquired from the Dodgers via trade earlier this week, Lux had been arbitration-eligible for the second time. The 27-year-old slashed .251/.320/.383 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI across 487 plate appearances during the 2024 regular season with the Dodgers and is in line for regular reps against righties with his new team in 2025.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Lux's fiancee Molly pens heartfelt tribute to Dodgers; Will Smith, Tommy Edman, Bobby Miller, Alex Vesia's partners send touching messages Gavin Lux will play for another team in 2025 after playing with the LA Dodgers for six years.

JANUARY 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I'm trying to do whatever Freddie Freeman does" – Gavin Lux on emulating the World Series MVP's consistency to elevate his game Cincinnati Reds infielder Gavin Lux is prepared to emulate World Series MVP Freddie Freeman this upcoming season.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"That's about as dynamic as an athlete as you can get in baseball" – Gavin Lux on Elly De La Cruz and joining Reds' young core Elly De La Cruz has been one of the most exciting players in baseball since making his MLB debut in 2023.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Will Smith's wife Cara shares thoughts after Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to Reds, pens heartfelt message for infielder's wife Molly Dodgers catcher Will Smith's wife, Cara Martinell Smith, is great friends with Gavin Lux's fiancee, Molly O'Boyle, since their partners had...

JANUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Yankees Could Pivot to All-Star Second Baseman After Being Shut Down for Gavin Lux It was reported Monday the Reds aren’t trading Gavin Lux to the Yankees. As a result, they could pivot to a middle infielder they see quite...

JANUARY 7 • SACBEE.COM

Dodgers Gavin Lux trade 'may be great' for Yankees pursuit of 3-time All-Star | Sporting News The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds. The Yankees missed out on Lux, but it could mean they can focus on an even...

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to Reds after signing South Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim

Second baseman Gavin Lux has been traded from the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds, three days after Los Angeles agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract with infielder Hyeseon...

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Insider Pours Cold Water On Yankees' Dreams Of Acquiring $14 Million Infielder The New York Yankees whiffed on acquiring infielder Gavin Lux and now they may whiff on acquiring Luis Arráez as well.

JANUARY 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Yankees Could Still Acquire $27 Million Infielder After Reds Trade For Gavin Lux The Los Angeles Dodgers recently traded infielder Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds, but there’s still a chance Lux ends up with the Yankees.

JANUARY 7 • KANSASCITY.COM