Rays To Use Gavin Lux Exclusively At Second Base
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Rays traded Josh Lowe for Gavin Lux in a three-team deal and plan to focus Lux’s defensive role primarily at second base, where he has historically performed best.
- Lux played a utility role with Cincinnati last year, starting mostly in left field and as a designated hitter, but the Rays believe concentrating on second base will maximize his performance.
- Despite missing the 2023 season due to a torn ACL and some recent defensive struggles, Lux has been rated slightly above average defensively at second base in previous years.
- Lux’s commitment to second base likely secures Taylor Walls at shortstop and may result in sending prospect Carson Williams back to Triple-A for further development.
- The acquisition of Lux impacts Richie Palacios, who was a candidate for
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