Kershaw expected to start for the Dodgers against Reds
The Reds will send Wade Miley to the mound Sunday and the Dodgers will give Clayton Kershaw the startSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GAVIN LUX #9 - SECOND BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
10 HR •
50 RBI •
.251 AVG
10 HR
50 RBI
.251 AVG
Socks triple in win Lux went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI triple and a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Reds. He also drew a walk.
Impact Lux came through with the big hit for the Dodgers on Saturday, mashing a two-RBI triple off Sonny Gray that got Los Angeles on the board in the fifth inning. After missing Friday's game with a forearm injury thanks to being beaned by the pitching machine, it looks like Lux is feeling A-OK.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB ERA leader Scherzer dominates again, Dodgers beat Reds
Max Scherzer pitched seven shutout innings in another dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who kept up their push in the NL West with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back ahead of schedule Lux (forearm) will bat seventh and play left field Saturday against the Reds, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lux was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's series opener after a ball from a pitching machine struck him in the forearm. Previous reports indicated he'd be on the bench all weekend, but he's evidently healed faster than expected. His absence could be related to Cody Bellinger's non-displaced rib fracture, which will keep Bellinger on the bench Saturday and potentially longer.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start during weekend series Lux (forearm) was hit by a ball from a pitching machine during pregame batting practice Friday and will not start during the Dodgers' weekend series against the Reds, Fabian Ardaya...
Impact X-rays were negative on Lux's forearm, so it appears he avoided a serious injury. Even so, he's already been ruled out from the starting lineup for the next two games, though he may be available off the bench. Chris Taylor (neck) returned to pinch-hit in Friday's contest, so he could slot in at left field for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6
Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched from Friday's lineup Lux was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Reds with a right forearm injury, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The severity of the issue should become clear when the Dodgers provide an update later Friday. Matt Beaty enters the lineup as the new left fielder.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urías wins MLB-leading 18th, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-3
Julio Urías earned his major league-leading 18th victory, Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run in the fourth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kershaw strikes out 5 in return, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-1
Clayton Kershaw struck out five in his first start since July 3 and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 for their seventh straight home winSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets third straight start in left Lux will start in left field and bat eighth Sunday against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Even with a lefty (Blake Snell) on the mound for San Diego, the lefty-hitting Lux will be awarded the start in the outfield over the lefty-hitting Cody Bellinger, whom manager Dave Roberts has become increasingly reluctant to use versus same-handed pitching. An infielder by trade, Lux will be making his third consecutive start in left field, and he could continue to see more work in the outfield if Chris Taylor (neck) misses additional time. Lux went 2-for-2 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 win.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect at dish Saturday Lux went 2-for-2 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Padres.
Impact Starting in left field for the second consecutive game, Lux doubled home a run and scored in the third inning, and he singled and scored in the fifth. The 23-year-old's two hits were half the Dodgers' total and his first hits since July 16, though that span only encompasses six big-league games. There's a slight chance Lux could earn outfield eligibility with just a handful of games left in the season and the two recent appearances thus far.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts homers on 4-RBI night, Dodgers beat Padres 5-4
Mookie Betts hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres 5-4SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urías earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Julio Urías pitched seven shutout innings for his major league-leading 17th victory, Max Muncy slugged a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 to...SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting in left field Lux is starting in left field in Friday's game against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Lux's path toward playing time in the infield is limited behind Trea Turner, Corey Seager and Justin Turner, but he'll make his third career start in the outfield to give Cody Bellinger a breather amid his 0-for-23 slump. If Bellinger continues to struggle at the plate, Lux will likely be in line for increased at-bats in the outfield.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Dodgers vs RH Musgrove: Betts 9, Muncy 3, T... - The Athletic Dodgers vs RH Musgrove: Betts 9, Muncy 3, T. Turner 4, Seager 6, J. Turner 5, Smith 2, Lux 7, Taylor 8, Urías LHP No Cody Bellinger. Gavin L...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fabian Ardaya: The Dodgers have called up Gavin Lux. Andre... - The Athletic The Dodgers have called up Gavin Lux. Andre Jackson was optioned.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Recalled by Dodgers Lux was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
Impact Lux spent just over two weeks in the minors and hit .261 with a home run, three doubles, 10 runs and eight RBI in 10 games during that time. The 23-year-old will serve as depth in the Dodgers' infield.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to minors Lux was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lux was sent down as the team activated Mookie Betts and also needed arms out of the bullpen after a 16-inning marathon Wednesday. However, manager Dave Roberts also said that Lux would benefit from everyday at-bats, something he wouldn't get with the big-league club. Roberts also noted the possibility that Lux would return to the Dodgers in September, but that's not a given as rosters expand to only 28 spots rather than 40 as was the case in past seasons.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts back with Dodgers after missing 16 games with sore hip
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder Mookie Betts from the 10-day injured list and he started in right field in a series finale against the San Diego PadresAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Gavin Lux and Matt Beaty were optioned. Mookie... - The Athletic Gavin Lux and Matt Beaty were optioned. Mookie Betts activated, Darien Núñez up.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sitting in fourth straight Lux remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Lux picked up a start at third base and second base in his first two games after returning Tuesday from the 10-day injured list, but he'll be on the bench for a fourth straight contest Sunday. The 23-year-old's path to a regular role will likely become further blocked by the end of next week, when Chris Taylor is expected to settle in ahead of Lux as the Dodgers' top utility men upon Mookie Betts' (hip) return from the 10-day injured list.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Why the Dodgers are trying former top prospect Gavin Lux at third base Gavin Lux is playing different positions to have a chance to contribute and find a niche on the Los Angeles Dodgers' talented roster.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win
Matt Beaty hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Dave Roberts said Gavin Lux, making his first... - The Athletic Dave Roberts said Gavin Lux, making his first pro start at third base tonight, could get some work in at right field as well.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Returns from injured list Lux (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and will start at third base against the Pirates.
Impact Lux appeared in seven games for Triple-A Oklahoma City during his rehab assignment over the past week, and he'll rejoin the lineup versus Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old was locked into an everyday role before going down with the hamstring injury in mid-July, and he now appears to be the odd man out in the infield with Corey Seager healthy and Trea Turner joining the mix at the trade deadline. It will be Lux's first start at third base in the majors and indicates the Dodgers will try him out in a utility role. However, he's unlikely to be a reliable asset for fantasy managers while third baseman Justin Turner, Seager and Trea Turner remain healthy.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
