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Former Dodgers World Series Champion Traded to Rays

Former Dodgers World Series Champion Traded to Rays

Summary

Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Gavin Lux was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal. Lux, who missed the 2023 season due to injury, will join the Rays after playing for the Cincinnati Reds last year.

Key Facts

  • Gavin Lux was traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • The trade was part of a three-team deal involving the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds.
  • Josh Lowe was sent by the Rays to the Angels, who then sent Brock Burke to the Reds.
  • Lux previously played for the Cincinnati Reds, where he had a .269 batting average last season.
  • He signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Reds to avoid salary arbitration.
  • Lux missed the 2023 season after tearing his right ACL during spring training.
  • For his career, Lux has a .256 batting average with 33 home runs and 208 RBIs.
  • The Dodgers have used different players at second base since trading Lux.

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