Gavin Lux Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 190 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/23/1997 (25)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- None
Gavin Lux Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Gavin Lux News
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux (knee) was able to perform some light drills before Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old will not play in 2023 after tearing the ACL in his right knee during the spring, but it's nice to see the former first-round pick continuing his rehab and be with the team. Lux should be ready by Spring Training in 2024 after hitting .276 with a .745 OPS, six home runs, 42 RBI, and seven stolen bases in 421 at-bats in 2022.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux's (knee) surgery on Wednesday "went well," according to manager Dave Roberts. In addition to suffering a torn right ACL in a Cactus League game on Feb. 27, Lux's surgery confirmed the damage to his LCL was "more than a sprain." The 25-year-old will miss the entire 2023 season, so fantasy managers in single-year leagues can avoid him. In his absence and with former shortstop Trea Turner in Philadelphia, Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor are expected to split time at the position, with Rojas being the primary option at the 6.
Los Angeles Dodgers promising young shortstop Gavin Lux (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Cactus League game against the San Diego Padres on Monday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The unfortunate injury is expected to sideline Lux for the entire 2023 season. Reports had been circulating Tuesday morning that Lux was expected to miss significant time, and now we know he won't play at all this year, which will likely force Miguel Rojas into starting shortstop duties for the Blue to begin the 2023 campaign. Lux also suffered damage to his LCL and will require surgery on his knee. Rojas, who the Dodgers acquired from the Miami Marlins in the offseason, is a significant offensive downgrade from Lux at the 6.
Batting Order
| 1 | Mookie Betts |
| 2 | Freddie Freeman |
| 3 | Will Smith |
| 4 | J.D. Martinez |
| 5 | Max Muncy |
| 6 | Chris Taylor |
| 7 | Amed Rosario |
| 8 | James Outman |
| 9 | Enrique Hernández |
Gavin Lux Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Mookie Betts |
| 2 | Freddie Freeman |
| 3 | Will Smith |
| 4 | J.D. Martinez |
| 5 | Max Muncy |
| 6 | Chris Taylor |
| 7 | Amed Rosario |
| 8 | James Outman |
| 9 | Enrique Hernández |
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux was a strong breakout candidate and draft sleeper in 2020 after being ranked the #2 prospect in all of baseball. He was supposed to compete for a starting job early on and earn a place in the potent Dodger lineup, possibly earning Rookie of the Year honors. Instead, he reported to camp late after the delayed spring training and wasn't prepared to join the big-league club. With no minor league season to speak of, Lux spent much of the season at the team's alternative site. He was finally called up on August 27 but in one month of play, he produced a slash line of .175/.246/.349 with three home runs in 63 at-bats.The letdown has led to a depressed ADP for Lux around 240 overall in early NFBC drafts. The uncertainty surrounding his pro readiness makes him too risky to select as a starting second baseman. He now becomes a late flier with tremendous upside, however. Lux has huge power potential for a middle infielder and had shown mastery of every minor-league level until last season. Kike Hernandezsigned with the Boston Red Sox so only utility player Chris Taylor stands in the way of regular playing time. It is really Lux himself that stands in his own way. If he is motivated and mature enough to handle the show, he could be a breakout performer (finally). Manager Dave Roberts has praised Taylor for his defensive versatility, meaning they like him all over the field and not just second base. It also helps that Lux has been swinging a hot bat this spring. Over 31 Cactus League at-bats, he's slashing .387/.424/.484 with five RBI. He's also hitting .429 vs. LHP (seven AB's). Lux looks like a safe bet to make the Opening Day roster and if he continues to hit well then he'll be getting regular AB's, which his current ADP isn't factoring in. We recommend pouncing on Lux shortly after the first 12 second basemen are off the draft board, possibly as high as 150 overall.
