Gavin Lux has been traded from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds in an explosive offseason trade, according to reports.
The 27-year-old infielder has only played for the Dodgers in his career, debuting in 2019 and winning his first World Series against the Yankees in October.
He had been linked with a move to the Bronx during the offseason, but ESPN Jeff Passan reports that the Cincinnati Reds are now closing a deal to acquire him.
As part of the trade, the Dodgers will receive outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a Competitive Balance Round A pick, around 37th overall, according to Passan.
Lux’s future was up in the air after the Dodgers announced the surprise signing of utility man Hye-seong Kim last week.
Gavin Lux strikes out with the bases loaded during Game 5 of the World Series in the Bronx
Lux celebrates with his teammates in the clubhouse after beating the Yankees in October
Lux was the team’s No. 1 prospect in 2020, but he missed the entire 2023 season with a torn ACL and struggled defensively during spring training last year.
The Dodgers moved him from shortstop to second base for 2024, but his .251 average and .703 OPS at the plate were markedly different than most of his fellow superstars.
Despite his difficulties, he played in 139 games and hit 10 home runs in the regular season.
During the World Series he had 10 at-bats against the Yankees, forcing three walks, and the Dodgers won in five games.