Gavin Lux
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Jun 25 2025Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are sending a lefty (Max Fried) to the hill for the second day in a row, so the left-handed-hitting Lux will once again take a seat. With Lux on the bench, Santiago Espinal will get the nod at third base and will bat ninth.
Jun 20 2025Lux went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 12-5 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins raced out to a 7-2 lead by the third inning, but Lux responded with a two-run blast in the bottom of the inning. It was his third home run of the season and second during the month of June. He served as the designated hitter Thursday but has also received starts at left field (27), second base (nine) and third base (four). That versatility should serve Lux well when Cincinnati's injured players -- Austin Hays (foot), Noelvi Marte (oblique) and Jeimer Candelario (back) -- are ready to return.
Jun 11 2025Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Logan Allen on the bump for Cleveland, Lux will take a seat for the series finale along with fellow left-handed hitters Will Benson and Jake Fraley. Lux had started at designated hitter in each of the Reds' last four games, going 4-for-18 with a home run and five RBI.
Jun 7 2025Lux went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Saturday's 13-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux gave the Reds a commanding 10-1 lead in the fourth inning, when he took Kendall Graveman deep to right field for a 351-foot grand slam, this third of his major-league career. It was Lux's second home run of the season, with his first taking place April 21 against the Marlins. He is slashing .283/.374/.401 with one steal and 26 RBI across 187 plate appearances this season.
Jun 6 2025Lux is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will take a seat Friday against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks. Garrett Hampson will play second base while Spencer Steer patrols left field.
Jun 4 2025Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander DL Hall is opening the game for the Brewers, so the lefty-hitting Lux will begin the contest on the bench but could be a candidate to enter the contest once Milwaukee turns the ball over to right-handed bulk reliever Quinn Priester. Lux had started in each of the Reds' previous five games, going 4-for-15 with three walks and an RBI.
May 29 2025Lux entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter for an injured Austin Hays (foot) and went 0-for-1. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux remained in the game at designated hitter and should be used to filling in for Hays now. Lux served as the primary left fielder during Hays' two previous stays on the injured list in 2025.
May 27 2025Lux started at third base and went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux plated a run with a single in the third inning and came in ahead of Tyler Stephenson's home run two innings later. It was Lux's second start of the season at the hot corner, which had been occupied primarily by Santiago Espinal since Noelvi Marte (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. It's unclear if Lux will be the primary fill-in going forward, but Espinal (.169, one RBI in the last 17 games) has hit a rough patch lately.
May 20 2025Lux is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Bailey Falter on the bump for the Pirates, so the left-handed-hitting Lux will begin the contest on the bench. Austin Hays is in left field and Tyler Stephenson is in the designated hitter spot for the Reds.
May 19 2025Lux started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 3-1 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was back in the lineup after missing Saturday's game with lower-back spasms. He and Austin Hays are sharing left field and DH duties for now. When one starts in left, the other is the designated hitter, although Lux is typically held back whenever the Reds face a left-hander.
May 18 2025Lux (back) is starting in left field and batting fifth Sunday versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup due to lower-back spasms, but the issue appears to have resolved. Will Benson shifted to left field Saturday in Lux's stead, but Benson is starting in right field Sunday. Meanwhile, Rece Hinds -- who got a start Saturday -- isn't in Sunday's lineup.
May 17 2025Lux was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus Cleveland due to lower-back spasms, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's currently unknown if Lux's back will cause him to miss additional time beyond Saturday, but the Reds may provide more details in the near future. In the meantime, Will Benson will shift to left field to cover for Lux, opening a spot in right for Rece Hinds.
May 15 2025Lux replaced the injured TJ Friedl (wrist) as the leadoff batter and went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was unavailable following a bone bruise he suffered during Tuesday's game. This was Lux's first time batting atop the order; he typically bats fourth or fifth. The double was Lux's 10th of the season, tying him for team high with Jose Trevino.
May 8 2025Lux went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had a run-producing groundout in the first inning then scored the eventual game-winning run after a fourth-inning single. The two-hit game is a welcome sign for Lux, who entered Wednesday on a 1-for-21 stretch over the previous six contests. Cincinnati is dealing with multiple injuries in the outfield and at third base, positions at which the versatile fielder can play. Lux is batting .302/.396/.422 with nine doubles, one triple, one home run, 16 RBI and 15 runs scored through 34 games.
May 2 2025Lux is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started the previous six games, including the last two against lefties, but he'll take a seat Friday while in the midst of an 0-for-10 slump. Santiago Espinal will enter the lineup in left field versus Washington southpaw Mitchell Parker.
Apr 17 2025Lux started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Reds finally at full health in the infield and outfield, Lux made his first start of the season at third base. This was the primary position manger Terry Francona envisioned for the versatile Lux, but an injury to Austin Hays and Spencer Steer being limited to DH due to a shoulder forced Lux to left field for the early part of the season. Lux was eventually pinch hit for by Santiago Espinal in the eighth inning against Seattle lefty Gabe Speier. The former has a career line of .199/.277/.267 against southpaws, which suggests he may not be in the starting lineup when the Reds face lefties.
Apr 15 2025Lux went 4-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux knocked four singles in the 8-4 victory, including RBI base knocks in the third and fifth innings. It was his third multi-hit performance of the season and first with more than two hits. Lux's OPS jumped from .616 to .710 through 17 games.
Apr 9 2025Lux started at second base for a second straight game and went 2-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux filled in at second base for Matt McLain, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of the lineup since last Thursday. Lux had been starting in left field in place of the injured Austin Hays (calf), who is nearing a return.
Apr 8 2025Lux started at second base and went 0-for-4 in Monday's 2-0 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt McLain's lingering hamstring injury has forced manager Terry Francona to use a fill-in second basemen the last four games. It was Lux's turn Monday after Santiago Espinal started the previous three contests. Until Monday, Lux was used exclusively in left field as a fill-in for Austin Hays (calf). He could rejoin the team on an upcoming homestand that begins Friday, which means Lux would be freer to move around the infield.
Apr 3 2025Lux isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds will keep Lux and his career .554 OPS against left-handers on the bench Thursday with southpaw Nestor Cortes set to start on the mound for the Brewers. Santiago Espinal will get the nod in left field instead and bat eighth.
Mar 27 2025Lux will start in left field and bat cleanup Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Austin Hays (calf) shelved, Lux slides into the lineup in the corner outfield and also gets a prime spot in the lineup, batting behind TJ Friedl, Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz. Most of Lux's playing time could ultimately come at third base, but he's in line for regular reps in left field versus righties while Hays is out.
Mar 26 2025Lux started at left field in Tuesday's exhibition game against High-A Dayton. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left field was expected to be the spot occupied by Austin Hays, but he was left out of the lineup due to a calf injury. Lux, who was exposed to the outfield during spring training, took over. It's unclear if Hays' injury will linger into Opening Day. A healthy Hays likely means Lux will lineup at third base of designated hitter. The latter can also spot in at second base. Lux and Jeimer Candelario are expected to share third base/DH to open the regular season, but lineup decisions will become trickier once Spencer Steer (shoulder) is ready to go.
Mar 21 2025Lux started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux poked his first Cactus League homer in the second inning and has an .858 OPS through 16 spring games. He's played a lot of third base (11 starts) and figures to see ample time there in the regular season along with starts at second base and in left field. However, it may take a while to determine a pattern of who plays and when. Jeimer Candelario is expected to share third base with Lux and first base with Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Corner infield will get muddier once Spencer Steer (shoulder) is ready to play the field.
Mar 17 2025Lux started at third base and went 1-for-2 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux got the Reds on the board in the second inning. He doubled, stole third base and went home after an errant throw. Lux is not known as a prolific base stealer, but he's been successful on all three attempts over 14 games this spring. He's moved around the diamond during the Cactus League, including time in the outfield, but Lux could hold down a regular gig at third base in the regular season.
Mar 14 2025Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Lux and Jeimer Candelario could be part of a platoon at third base during the regular season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I think Lux and Candelario, you'll see [Santiago] Espinal there sometimes. It depends on who is pitching," the manager said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Lux has seen action at several positions this spring, he's made the majority of his 2025 Cactus League starts at third base. Francona likes the idea of getting a platoon edge without weakening the team's defense at the hot corner. Lux also has experience at second base and in left field. The job share may not be an issue early in the regular season, as Spencer Steer (shoulder) could land on the injured list and push Candelario to first base or DH, but eventually Francona will need to find at-bats for all three on a semi-regular basis.
Mar 10 2025Lux is scheduled to start in left field Tuesday against the Rockies, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The plan all spring was for Lux to see most of his time on the infield during the first part of the Cactus League -- he's mostly lined up at third base -- before introducing him to the outfield. Lux is batting .238 (5-for-21) with two doubles, four RBI and one steal over nine spring games.
Feb 25 2025Lux started at third base and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux made his second Cactus League appearance for his new team. He started at second base in one of Saturday's split-squad games before moving to the hot corner Monday. Expect to see his name at many positions this spring, and the versatile player may never settle into one home on the diamond.
Feb 18 2025Reds manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Lux will start at second base in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, then move to third base for Sunday's exhibition clash against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Earlier in the day, Francona indicated he wants Matt McLain to be the team's primary second baseman. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was offseason chatter about McLain moving to center field, which suggested Lux would find a permanent role at second base, but Francona's plans for the start of Cactus League play indicate otherwise. The manager said earlier in camp that Lux will see time at all the infield base positions as well as outfield during spring training. He's expected to serve on the dirt for the first part of the spring schedule before the manager exposes him to the outfield.
Feb 11 2025Lux is expected to see time at first, second and third base as well as the outfield this spring, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was projected to be the everyday second baseman upon being acquired by the Reds, but manager Terry Francona indicated Tuesday that Lux will be exposed to several positions. Lux moved between shortstop and second base for the Dodgers in 2024.
Jan 9 2025The Reds and Lux avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.325 million contract Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Acquired from the Dodgers via trade earlier this week, Lux had been arbitration-eligible for the second time. The 27-year-old slashed .251/.320/.383 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI across 487 plate appearances during the 2024 regular season with the Dodgers and is in line for regular reps against righties with his new team in 2025.
Jan 6 2025The Dodgers traded Lux to the Reds on Monday in exchange for Mike Sirota and a Competitive Balance Round A pick, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had garnered trade interest from multiple teams during the offseason including the Yankees and Mariners, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, and those rumors intensified after the Dodgers signed Hyeseong Kim to a three-year contract this past Friday. Lux could start at second base for the Reds if the club chooses to use Matt McLain in center field or other positions, or Lux himself might bounce around to multiple spots. Lux finished the 2024 regular-season with a slash line of .251/.320/.383 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI across 487 plate appearances.
Nov 7 2024Lux might be out of a starting job next season with the Dodgers planning to move Mookie Betts back to the infield, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers have not said whether Betts would play shortstop or second base, but with Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman available as shortstop options, Betts' likelier destination is probably the keystone. Seemingly, that would push Lux to the bench or perhaps the trade block. Lux had a .562 OPS in the first half of the 2024 season but finished strong in the second half with an .899 OPS. He then struggled in the postseason (.580 OPS) while battling a hip issue. Lux will turn 27 later this month and is under team control through 2026.
Oct 30 2024Lux will start at second base and bat ninth Wednesday in Game 5 of the World Series versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the lowest spot in the batting order so far this postseason for Lux, who is just 1-for-17 at the plate over his last seven playoff contests. It's possible he's still not feeling totally healthy after suffering a hip flexor injury in Game 1 of the NLCS. Lux is flip-flopping spots in the lineup with Tommy Edman, who will hit seventh Wednesday.
Oct 26 2024Lux isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will send southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound to begin Game 2, so the lefty-hitting Lux will grab a seat on the bench while Enrique Hernandez fills in at the keystone and bats sixth.
Oct 25 2024Lux (hip) will start at second base and bat eighth Friday in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees, Travis Sawchik of theScore.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux didn't start Game 6 of the NLCS as he dealt with continued soreness with his hip, but with extra rest in between series he's ready to give it a go. The 26-year-old Lux is 5-for-24 with one home run during the 2024 postseason.
Oct 20 2024Lux (hip) is absent from the Dodgers' lineup for Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets on Sunday, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Lux is sitting not just because of the Mets sending southpaw Sean Manaea to the mound, but also because Lux is still not fully recovered from a hip flexor injury, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Chris Taylor will start at second base for Game 6 of the NLCS, but Lux will be available off the bench.
Oct 17 2024Lux is absent from the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the NLCS versus the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Jose Quintana on the bump for the Mets, so the left-handed-hitting Lux will begin the contest on the bench. Chris Taylor is occupying second base and batting ninth for the Dodgers.
Oct 16 2024Lux (hip) will start at second base and bat sixth Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLCS versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had to depart Game 1 and didn't play Game 2 because of hip flexor tightness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday. The 26-year-old is 5-for-19 with one home run in six contests so far this postseason.
Oct 15 2024Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Lux (hip) to be back in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLCS, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was absent from the lineup in Game 2 after being removed from Game 1 due to hip-flexor tightness. The second baseman is 5-for-19 with a home run and two walks in the 2024 postseason. If he is back in the lineup as expected Wednesday, he will be facing Mets' right-handed starter Luis Severino.
Oct 14 2024Lux (hip) is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLCS against the Mets, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had to be lifted from Game 1 in the seventh inning due to hip flexor tightness. He will be available to pinch hit in Game 2 but will not be used on defense. The hope is that Lux will be ready to return to the lineup for Game 3 on Wednesday after two days of rest. Enrique Hernandez is at second base in Game 2.
Oct 13 2024Lux was removed from Sunday's Game 1 of the NLCS due to hip flexor tightness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux talked to a trainer after grounding out in the sixth inning and didn't take the field to start the seventh frame. It's now known he's battling hip flexor soreness, which likely means he'll be tabbed day-to-day. Regardless of his health, the lefty-hitting Lux isn't likely to be in the lineup for Game 2 against southpaw Sean Manaea and the Mets.
Sep 29 2024Lux is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had started seven games in a row coming into this one, and his last absence was with a lefty on the hill for the opponent, so it's surprising to see him sitting Sunday against righty Ryan Feltner. Chris Taylor, who is hitting .471 over his last 17 at-bats, draws the start at the keystone.
Sep 20 2024Lux is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lux will begin Friday's contest on the bench with southpaw Kyle Freeland taking the mound for the Rockies. Enrique Hernandez will start at second base and bat ninth.
Sep 18 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Ryan Weathers on the bump for Miami, the lefty-hitting Lux will retreat to the bench. Mookie Betts has been serving as the Dodgers' everyday right fielder since coming off the injured list Aug. 12, but he'll pick up a start at the keystone Wednesday in place of Lux.
Sep 16 2024Lux is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Max Fried is on the bump for Atlanta, so the left-handed-hitting Lux will begin the game on the bench. Enrique Hernandez will start at second base for the Dodgers in the series finale.
Sep 14 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Chris Sale will toe the rubber for Atlanta on Saturday, meaning the lefty-hitting Lux will ride the pine to begin the game. Enrique Hernandez will fill in at second base and bat ninth.
Sep 11 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers will match up against left-hander Jordan Wicks on Wednesday, meaning the left-handed-hitting Lux will sit down for the second game in a row. Chris Taylor will fill in at the keystone and bat ninth.
Sep 10 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cubs, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lux will grab a seat on the bench Tuesday as southpaw Shota Imanaga toes the slab for Chicago. Enrique Hernandez will fill the void at second base and bat eighth while Lux rests.
Sep 3 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers will be facing left-hander Reid Detmers on Tuesday, so the left-handed bat of Lux will begin the game on the bench while Chris Taylor covers second base.
Sep 2 2024Lux is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Arizona, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez toeing the rubber for the Diamondbacks, so the left-handed hitting Lux will begin this one on the bench. Chris Taylor will start at second base and hit ninth for the Dodgers.
Aug 27 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Lux will step out of the starting lineup Tuesday as southpaw Cole Irvin toes the slab for Baltimore. Chris Taylor will instead pick up a start at second base and bat ninth.
Aug 21 2024Lux went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux got the scoring started for the Dodgers in the fourth with a solo home run to center for his second home run in as many games. Lux has been one of the best hitters in baseball over the last month-plus. Since July 11, he's slashing .358/.423/.670 with eight homers, 24 RBI and 17 runs, and his 1.092 OPS leads the National League over that span. For the season, Lux is now slashing .254/.313/.400 with 10 homers, 45 RBI, 44 runs, four steals and a 29:85 BB:K in 387 plate appearances.
Aug 19 2024Lux went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 3-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has gone 10-for-26 (.385) with three homers, five RBI and three doubles over his last seven games. The second baseman's seventh-inning blast broke up a pitching duel between Seattle's Bryan Woo and Los Angeles' Gavin Stone. Lux is up to nine homers, 44 RBI, 43 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .254/.313/.393 slash line through 107 contests this season.
Aug 16 2024Lux went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux continues to be steady at the plate in August -- he's gone 15-for-46 (.326) over 14 contests this month. The second baseman has picked up the power with two homers and a double over his last four games. For the season, he's slashing .251/.311/.381 with eight homers, 43 RBI, 42 runs scored, four stolen bases, 16 doubles and two triples through 104 contests. Lux can be penciled in for an everyday role as long as he's hitting well.
Aug 13 2024Lux went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux batted .282 over 12 contests between homers, adding three doubles and seven RBI in that span. The second baseman's blast Tuesday stretched the Dodgers' lead to 4-1 in the fourth inning. For the year, he's up to seven long balls, 41 RBI, 38 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .242/.301/.364 slash line over 101 contests.
Aug 11 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI during Saturday's contest but will sit for the series finale as lefty Bailey Falter pitches for Pittsburgh. Amed Rosario will start at the keystone and bat fifth Sunday.
Aug 6 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will take a seat Tuesday as the Dodgers prepare to face left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies. Amed Rosario will fill in at second base and bat fifth.
Jul 28 2024Lux went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, three walks and a second run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux's strong start to the second half continued Sunday. He's hit three homers over his last 10 games, matching his total from his first 78 contests this year. The second baseman has added a .238/.297/.357 slash line with 32 RBI, 35 runs scored and four stolen bases over 310 plate appearances. While those numbers aren't great, Lux is batting .464 (13-for-28) with eight RBI and a 4:9 BB:K since the All-Star break.
Jul 26 2024Lux is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Houston, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed hitting Lux is getting a day off as the Astros send lefty Framber Valdez to the bump. Cavan Biggio -- who also bats left-handed -- will be at second base for the Dodgers.
Jul 24 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Robbie Ray will be making his season debut Wednesday, forcing the left-handed bat of Lux to step out of the lineup. Chris Taylor will shift to second base while Enrique Hernandez covers the hot corner.
Jul 22 2024Lux is starting at second base and batting eighth in Monday's series opener against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite San Francisco sending southpaw Blake Snell to the mound Monday, the lefty-hitting Lux will get the start at second base due to Miguel Rojas sitting after injuring his right forearm Sunday. With Lux at second base, Enrique Hernandez will shift over to shortstop while Chris Taylor starts at the hot corner.
Jul 21 2024Lux went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a double in a 7-6 extra-innings win over the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux got the scoring started in the contest with a solo shot in the second inning. He added a double before giving way to a pinch hitter in the seventh frame. Lux has three multi-hit efforts and a pair of long balls over his past six games, during which he's batting .353. The two homers during that span equal half of his season total of four over 80 contests.
Jul 12 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has gone 3-for-17 over the past three games to bust out of an 0-for-18 slump, but he'll hit the bench Friday as lefty Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Detroit. Chris Taylor will shift to second base while Enrique Hernadez receives a start at the hot corner.
Jul 11 2024Lux went 2-for-2 with a solo home run during Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux broke out of a mini-slump Thursday, reaching safely in both of his plate appearances after logging just one hit in his previous 23 at-bats. The second baseman has been working in the strong side of a platoon at second base and owns a .214/.267/.298 slash line with three homers this season.
Jul 10 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on the hill for the Phillies, the lefty-hitting Lux will retreat to the bench. Chris Taylor will cover second base in Lux's stead.
Jul 7 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is hitless in 17 at-bats over his past six games and will head to the bench Sunday after making 10 straight starts. Chris Taylor will move to second base while Enrique Hernandez starts at the hot corner against Milwaukee lefty Dallas Keuchel.
Jun 24 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lux will retreat to the bench for the third time in four games while the Dodgers face off against another lefty (Garrett Crochet). Chris Taylor will step in for Lux at second base.
Jun 23 2024Lux went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux drew nine pitches in his first at-bat before clobbering a solo shot off Zach Plesac to put the Dodgers on the board. The second baseman would also add an RBI single in the fifth, giving him just his third multi-hit performance this month. Lux has now hit safely in three of his last four contests, posting three RBI and three runs over that brief stretch. Saturday also marked the first time in his last six games that he didn't strike out.
Jun 21 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Dodgers facing a lefty for the second straight night, Lux will once again be held from the starting lineup. Instead, Chris Taylor will bat eighth and play second base.
Jun 20 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lux will sit for the second time in the four-game series while the Rockies send another southpaw (Ty Blach) to the bump. Chris Taylor will fill in for Lux at second base.
Jun 18 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Colorado will send left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound Tuesday, so the lefty-hitting Lux will sit down to begin the game. Chris Taylor will fill in at the keystone and bat ninth.
Jun 14 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday versus the Royals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Cole Ragans on the mound for Kansas City, the lefty-hitting Lux will watch the beginning of Friday's contest from Los Angeles' dugout. Miguel Rojas will fill in at the keystone and bat eighth.
Jun 10 2024Lux went 3-for-4 with a steal and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux put together his first three-hit effort of the season while also tallying his third steal of the year. Despite the three base hits, Lux was unable to drive anyone home and remains with just one RBI since May 19. He also hasn't homered since May 7 and has just four extra-base hits since May 22. The 26-year-old is still looking to find some more consistency at the dish, and is now slashing .216/.268/.292 with 13 RBI, 18 runs and a 12:40 BB:K in 183 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will take a seat as southpaw Nestor Cortes prepares to start on the mound for New York. Miguel Rojas will fill in at the keystone and bat seventh.
Jun 2 2024Lux is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has gone 3-for-17 over his past six contests and will head to the bench Sunday as southpaw Austin Gomber takes the mound for Colorado. Miguel Rojas will step in at the keystone and bat sixth in the series finale.
May 29 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers are facing a left-handed starting pitcher (David Peterson) for the second consecutive game, so the lefty-hitting Lux will once again be on the bench after he sat out the second leg of Tuesday's doubleheader. Miguel Rojas will step in at shortstop, with Mookie Betts playing second base for Lux, who went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in the Dodgers' 5-2 extra-inning win in the opening game of the twin bill Tuesday.
May 28 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a 1-for-5 performance during the Dodgers' Game 1 win, Lux will take a seat during the nightcap versus left-handed starter Jose Quintana. Miguel Rojas will start at the keystone instead while batting eighth.
May 12 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miguel Rojas will pick up a start at the keystone in the series finale while Lux rests. The 26-year-old has started in six of the Dodgers' first nine games in May, going 4-for-19 with a home run, three walks, two RBI and three runs.
May 8 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lux will take a seat in the series finale while the Marlins bring southpaw Ryan Weathers to the hill. Miguel Rojas will replace Lux at second base.
May 5 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is one of three lefty-hitting regulars along with Max Muncy and James Outman who will hit the bench while southpaw Max Fried takes the hill for Atlanta. Miguel Rojas will fill in for Lux at second base.
May 1 2024Lux is not included in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will begin the matchup in the dugout as the Diamondbacks start their third straight lefty in Jordan Montgomery on Wednesday. Miguel Rojas will get his second consecutive start at second base and bat seventh.
Apr 30 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will sit in consecutive games for the first time this season with the Diamondbacks starting their second straight southpaw in Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday. Miguel Rojas will start at second base and bat eighth.
Apr 27 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will retreat to the dugout as the Jays send left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the hill as Saturday's starter. Mookie Betts will slide to second base as a result while Miguel Rojas starts at shortstop.
Apr 25 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Dodgers and Nationals concluding their series with a day game after a night game and with southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the bump for Washington, Lux is one of three lefty-hitting regulars who will get the afternoon off. Lux will be joined on the bench by Max Muncy and James Outman.
Apr 19 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers will face left-hander Sean Manaea on Friday, meaning the left-handed bat of Lux will begin the game in the dugout. Enrique Hernandez will fill in at second base and bat sixth.
Apr 16 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Patrick Corbin set to toe the slab for the Nats, the lefty-hitting Lux will stay put in the dugout to begin Tuesday's contest. Enrique Hernandez will instead pick up a start at the keystone and bat fifth.
Apr 10 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Lux will exit the starting nine for the fifth time this season, though Wednesday marks the first occasion that he's on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Chris Paddack). Mookie Betts will shift over from shortstop to fill in at second base for Lux, who is slashing .179/.238/.205 through 42 plate appearances on the season after missing the entire 2023 season while recovering from a torn ACL and LCL in his right knee.
Apr 6 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-handed starter Jordan Wicks will take the mound for the Cubs on Saturday, so the lefty-hitting Lux will step out of the lineup. Mookie Betts will cover second base instead while Miguel Rojas starts at shortstop.
Apr 3 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants will send out lefty Kyle Harrison to start Wednesday's contest, meaning the left-handed bat of Lux will retreat to the bench. Mookie Betts will shift to second base while Lux sits, allowing Miguel Rojas to start at shortstop and bat ninth.
Mar 31 2024Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will once again sit down against a left-handed starter as Steven Matz takes the mound for St. Louis. Mookie Betts will shift to the keystone while Miguel Rojas receives a start at shortstop.
Mar 29 2024Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Zack Thompson slated to start on the bump for St. Louis, the left-handed bat of Lux will begin Friday's game in the dugout. Mookie Betts will slide over to second base, allowing Miguel Rojas to start at shortstop and bat ninth.
Mar 13 2024Lux (illness) will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was away from camp Tuesday while he battled an illness, but he presumably made a full recovery from the ailment overnight. He'll return to the lineup at the keystone, the position he's expected to occupy this season after defensive concerns prompted the Dodgers to move him off of shortstop earlier in spring training.
Mar 12 2024Lux is away from Dodgers camp Tuesday due to illness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A bug seems to be making its way around the clubhouse, as Max Muncy and assistant pitching coach Connor McGuiness have also been affected. Consider Lux day-to-day.
Mar 8 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Lux will primarily play second base with Mookie Betts handling shortstop, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's the alignment for Friday's spring game against the Reds, and Roberts described the positioning as "permanent, for now." Lux experienced some troubles throwing the ball from shortstop during spring action, and the Dodgers decided they had seen enough. The 26-year-old should still see plenty of playing time at the keystone, though he may sit against some left-handed pitchers.
Mar 7 2024Manager Dave Roberts wouldn't commit to naming Lux the Dodgers' Opening Day shortstop Thursday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers entered camp fully expecting Lux to start at shortstop on Opening Day. However, recent throwing issues have raised concerns about whether or not Lux is the best option to have in the field. It's possible Lux is simply rusty from missing the entire 2023 campaign due to a torn ACL, and Roberts stated the team is still confident in Lux's defensive abilities, but if Lux continues to struggle, his starting job may be given to Miguel Rojas instead.
Feb 26 2024Lux will bat fifth and start at shortstop in Monday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had already made a couple of Cactus League appearances as the Dodgers' designated hitter, but he'll playing shortstop for the first time since suffering an ACL tear last spring. The 26-year-old recently ditched the brace he had been wearing on his surgically-repaired knee, trading it in for a compression sleeve. Lux is slated to be the primary shortstop for the Dodgers this season.
Feb 16 2024Lux has been cleared to ditch the heavy knee brace he had worn on his surgically-repaired right knee, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is now wearing just a compression sleeve on the knee instead. Lux missed the entire 2023 season following surgery to repair the ACL and LCL in his knee, but he's full-go this spring and is slated to open the season as the Dodgers' starting shortstop.
Feb 3 2024Lux (knee) is a "full go" for spring training, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux missed all of last season after tearing the ACL and spraining the MCL in his right knee during a spring training game last year. Despite his extended absence, Lux is on track to begin the new campaign as the Dodgers' primary shortstop, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The 26-year-old infielder slashed .276/.346/.399 with 42 RBI across 471 plate appearances in 2022.
Jan 11 2024Lux (knee) agreed to a one-year, $1.225 million deal with the Dodgers on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing knee surgery in spring training, but Lux has a chance to be the Dodgers' starting shortstop, at least against righties. It's also possible the team could still acquire an external upgrade, but as things stand, he could platoon with Miguel Rojas. Lux slashed .276/.346/.399 with six home runs and seven steals in 129 games in 2022.
Nov 8 2023Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that Lux (knee) appears on track to be the team's primary shortstop in 2024, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was expected to take over the position in 2023 before he blew out both the ACL and LCL in his right knee during an early spring training game. The 25-year-old began a running program in late July and continues to make steady progress within the recovery process, per Gomes. He should be back to full health when camp opens in February.
Jul 23 2023Lux (knee) said Saturday that he'll be able to start running on the field at the end of next week and that he could start hitting off a tee in early August, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL suffered early in spring training. He began running on a treadmill in late June and is now nearing on-field running. Though this is a sign that he's making good progress, Lux is not expected to return this season. However, there's a strong chance that he'll be fully recovered by spring training next year.
Jun 20 2023Lux (knee) posted a video Tuesday on his personal Instagram account featuring him running on a treadmill. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux's video confirms that he's begun a running program about three and a half months after he underwent surgery to repair ACL and LCL tears in his right knee. The Dodgers still don't appear to be counting on Lux returning from the 60-day injured list at any point this season, but if he steers clear of any setbacks while ramping up the intensity of his running over the next several months, he could enter spring training with a clean bill of health.
Jun 15 2023Lux (knee) said Thursday that he's on track to begin a running program early next week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is progressing more quickly than anticipated in his recovery from March 8 surgery to repair the ACL and LCL tears in his right knee, though the expectation remains that he will not appear in a game for the Dodgers this season. Miguel Rojas continues to serve as the primary shortstop in Los Angeles.
May 6 2023Lux (knee) is no longer using crutches and could start running in July, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux tore the ACL and LCL in his right knee during a spring training contest in late February and was placed on the 60-day IL on March 30. Though the news that he could be cleared to begin running in July is a positive sign of progress, there's been no indication that the Dodgers expect Lux to return this season.
Mar 30 2023Lux (knee) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will miss the entire 2023 season after requiring surgery in early March to repair significant damage to both the ACL and LCL in his right knee.
Mar 8 2023Lux underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the torn ACL and LCL in his right knee, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux suffered both injuries when he took an awkward step while running the bases in a Cactus League game on Feb. 27. He'll spend the entire 2023 season in recovery mode, spoiling what many thought might be a breakout campaign for the 25-year-old. Miguel Rojas is expected to open as the primary shortstop for the Dodgers, with Chris Taylor also getting some reps there.
Feb 28 2023Lux also suffered a sprained LCL on top of his torn ACL, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was some belief that Lux had torn his LCL, but imaging revealed just a sprain. Unfortunately, the torn ACL suffered by the 25-year-old will keep Lux out for all of the 2023 season, as he will undergo surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache on March 7 in Los Angeles. Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor are expected to get the majority of the reps at shortstop with Lux out.
Feb 27 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Lux is currently undergoing an MRI on his right knee, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts also confirmed that the injury was to his knee, and not to his ankle or another part of his lower body. The injury occurred on Monday in the sixth inning against the Padres while he was sliding into third base, and he was unable to place any weight on his leg before being carted off the field. Roberts also mentioned that the infielder "heard something pop," before the exit. It seems very likely that Lux is going to miss time, but there likely won't be an update on Lux until after the results of the imaging are checked by the club.
Oct 14 2022Lux will sit for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers are going with a righty-heavy lineup against southpaw Blake Snell. Max Muncy will handle second base in Lux's absence, with Austin Barnes entering in the lineup in his place, pushing Will Smith to designated hitter and Justin Turner out to Muncy's former spot at the hot corner.
Oct 1 2022Lux was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although left-hander Kyle Freeland is starting for the Rockies on Saturday, Lux will join the Dodgers' starting nine after Justin Turner (lower leg) was scratched. Lux is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.
Sep 29 2022Lux isn't in the lineup for Thursday's contest in San Diego, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thursday marks the third time Lux will sit in the Dodgers' last five games. While he's in the dugout, Chris Taylor will start at second base, opening up left field for Trayce Thompson to start and bat seventh.
Sep 27 2022Lux isn't starting Tuesday against the Padres, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux hasn't struggled as much against left-handed pitching this season compared to past years, but he will take a seat Tuesday against southpaw Blake Snell nonetheless. Max Muncy will take over at second base for him, moving Will Smith into the designated hitter role and Austin Barnes behind the dish, batting ninth.
Sep 24 2022Lux isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup with left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the mound Saturday. Chris Taylor will start at the keystone and bat sixth.
Sep 23 2022Lux is not in Friday's lineup against the Cardinals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will head to the bench with lefty Jose Quintana on the hill for St. Louis. Hanser Alberto will start at the keystone and hit ninth.
Sep 21 2022Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Arizona, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is 3-for-16 with a run and six strikeouts in four games since he returned from a back injury Saturday, and he'll step out of the starting nine for Wednesday's contest. Chris Taylor will shift to second base while Miguel Vargas starts in left field.
Sep 18 2022Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux returned to the lineup Saturday for the first time since Sept. 1 after a prolonged absence due to a back injury, and though he experienced no reported setbacks, he'll head back to the bench after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Chris Taylor will shift to the keystone while Trayce Thompson starts in left field.
Sep 17 2022Lux (back) is starting Saturday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux missed the last two weeks due to his back injury, but the Dodgers elected to keep him off the injured list. He'll start at second base and bat ninth during Saturday's matchup.
Sep 16 2022Manager Dave Roberts said Lux (back) is scheduled to start at second base Saturday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old hasn't seen the field since Sept. 1 due to the lingering back injury, but he's slated to return to Los Angeles' starting nine Saturday. The Dodgers have already secured the NL West title, so the team could manage Lux's workload down the stretch.
Sep 13 2022Lux (back), who is out of the lineup Tuesday against Arizona, is scheduled to participate in a simulated game Wednesday and expects to return to action Friday in San Francisco, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts previously indicated Lux wasn't expected back until Friday's series opener, and it appears that expectation remains unchanged. The 24-year-old hasn't seen the field since Sept. 1 due to the back injury, but the Dodgers have taken advantage of the expanded rosters and opted not to put him on the injured list. Chris Taylor has seen most of the action at the keystone with Joey Gallo working in left field until Lux is cleared to return.
Sep 11 2022Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Lux (back) will take live at-bats at the Dodgers' spring training facility in Arizona over the next few days before potentially rejoining the lineup at some point during next weekend's series in San Francisco, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Lux hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 1 due to his lingering back issue, the Dodgers seemingly have no inclination to move him to the 10-day injured list. Despite having not played in more than a week, Lux at least seems to be progressing well from the cortisone injection he recently received to alleviate pain in his back. He took part in pregame drills Saturday and will continue to ramp up at the team's facility in Arizona while the Dodgers are nearby at Chase Field for their upcoming three-game set with the Diamondbacks at Chase Field that begins Monday. Lux doesn't sound like he'll be available off the bench in Arizona, but he should be ready to go by next weekend if he avoids any setbacks during the ramp-up process.
Sep 10 2022Lux (back) is playing catch and doing fielding drills ahead of Saturday's game against the Padres, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is expected to be sidelined until sometime next week, but it's encouraging to see him participating in pregame drills. He's also expected to swing a bat ahead of Saturday's matchup and will likely have a chance to return to the Dodgers' lineup early next week if he feels good following his workout.
Sep 9 2022Lux (back) will likely be out until sometime next week, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to the report, Lux "probably won't play until at least the (Diamondbacks) series next week," so he likely will not play this weekend and could miss more time beyond that. Lux will not be placed on the injured list, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, but the Dodgers seemingly won't be in any hurry to get him back on the field.
Sep 5 2022Lux (back) will not return until Friday in San Diego, at the earliest, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is recovering from a cortisone injection that he had Saturday, so the Dodgers will hold him out for this three-game series and then re-evaluate him after Thursday's off day. Mookie Betts is starting at second base Monday while Trayce Thompson gets extra work in the outfield.
Sep 3 2022Lux (back) received a cortisone shot Saturday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back issues have cost Lux the last two games, and he's expected to sit for at least another four or five days. The Dodgers are holding off on placing him on the injured list for now, but such a move could still happen in the coming days if Lux doesn't make the desired progress.
Sep 2 2022Lux was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Padres due to a back injury, Rowan Kavner of Fox Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux dealt with a neck injury in late August, but his back is bothering him Friday, which resulted in his removal from the lineup. Hanser Alberto is taking his place at shortstop, and Lux should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
Aug 30 2022Lux went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's victory over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux provided a spark for the Dodgers Tuesday as he knocked in Mookie Betts and Max Muncy with a base hit in the third inning to give the team the lead and then provided a much-needed insurance run with an RBI infield single in the seventh. The three RBI effort was the youngster's first of the season and brings his season-long total to 42. Lux missed a few games recently due to a neck issue but has otherwise played regularly for manager Dusty Baker's squad and owns a healthy .296/.372/.434 slash line on the season.
Aug 29 2022Lux is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series finale against the Marlins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two strikeouts in his return to the lineup Sunday following a four-game absence with a neck issue. Hanser Alberto will draw the start at second base and bat ninth versus Miami.
Aug 28 2022Lux (neck) will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Marlins, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux is back in action Sunday after neck soreness kept him on the bench for each of the past four contests. Assuming Lux experiences no setbacks while starting Sunday, he should resume duties as the Dodgers' everyday second baseman heading into the team's upcoming seven-game week.
Aug 27 2022Lux (neck) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports from Friday indicated that Lux could return Saturday if he felt good after swinging a bat, so he seemingly is still experiencing some soreness. Chris Taylor will again handle second base Saturday.
Aug 26 2022Lux (neck) remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux hasn't played since Monday as he deals with a neck issue. The fact that he isn't ready to go even after Thursday's scheduled off day is potentially cause for concern, though the Dodgers likely would have placed him on the injured list if they feared a longer absence. He'll be back Saturday if he feels good after swinging a bat Friday, Ardaya reports. Chris Taylor will be the second baseman Friday.
Aug 24 2022Lux (neck) isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a neck injury and will be out of the starting nine for a second consecutive game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but he'll have an additional day to recover since the Dodgers have a scheduled day off Thursday. Max Muncy is shifting to second base while Justin Turner starts at the hot corner Wednesday.
Aug 23 2022Lux was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Milwaukee due to a neck injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury isn't expected to necessitate a trip to the injured list, but Lux will be held out of the lineup until at least Friday's series opener in Miami. Chris Taylor and Hanser Alberto are the likely fill-in option at second base for Los Angeles.
Aug 20 2022Lux is absent from the Saturday's lineup against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will get his second day off in the last four games as the Dodgers will face a lefty on the mound Saturday. Lux has been consistent at the plate all season with an OPS of .810 -- a number that has been steadily rising over the past week.
Aug 17 2022Lux isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has slightly improved at the plate recently, going 3-for-14 with two homers, four RBI, three walks and seven strikeouts over the last four games. However, Hanser Alberto will draw the start at the keystone and bat seventh Wednesday.
Aug 15 2022Lux went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 4-0 victory against Milwaukee on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux's sixth-inning homer to left field put the final insurance runs on the board for Los Angeles. It was his second long ball in three days following a 22-game stretch without going deep. Lux's .296 season batting average is impressive but comes with only six homers. He'll see his fantasy value jump down the stretch if he's able to continue unlocking more power.
Aug 14 2022Lux went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Saturday's 13-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux knocked in the Dodgers' fourth run of the the first inning with a single to right field, and he followed with a 431-foot solo shot to center in the third. The long ball ended a nearly month-long homer drought for the 24-year-old, though he's otherwise been fine with a .297/.384/.459 slash line since July 15. Lux's lack of power (he has just five homers on the campaign) hurts his fantasy value, but he's still worth rostering in most leagues given his .299 batting average and seven stolen bases on the campaign.
Aug 12 2022Lux is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Kansas City, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started the past four games and will take a seat after going 3-for-14 with a double, a walk, three runs and a stolen base. Hanser Alberto will start at the keystone against Royals lefty Daniel Lynch.
Aug 2 2022Lux went 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-5 victory over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux knocked an RBI single and scored in the second inning, delivered an RBI fielder's choice in third and scored after tripling in the eighth to break an 0-for-11 stretch across his last four games. The successful performance raises Lux's slash line to .298/.373/.427 while he boasts 52 runs, 32 RBI, four home runs and six stolen bases.
Jul 31 2022Lux went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has gone 0-for-7 with two walks in his last three games, a cold spell that followed a stretch of four multi-hit efforts in five contests. The 24-year-old was able to do alright with his one trip aboard Sunday, stealing third base and scoring on a James Outman double in the eighth inning. Lux owns a .299/.376/.425 slash line with four home runs, six steals, 30 RBI and a career-high 50 runs scored through 93 contests.
Jul 30 2022Lux is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the hill for the Rockies, Lux will head to the bench in favor of righty-hitting Hanser Alberto. Lux is hitting .338/.429/.563 with two home runs, three triples and four doubles in 23 games this month.
Jul 28 2022Lux went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 13-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has found his swing again, posting multiple hits in four of the last five games. He contributed an RBI single and a run during the Dodgers' five-run fourth inning. The 24-year-old is hitting .307 -- the highest his average has been since April 17 -- with an .817 OPS, four home runs, 29 RBI, 49 runs scored, five stolen bases and 15 doubles through 90 contests. He should continue to see a near-everyday role at second base or in left field, especially considering how well he's done at the plate lately.
Jul 25 2022Lux went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBI in Sunday's 7-4 victory against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux notched his first RBI of the contest with a single in the third inning and plated another run with a single in the seventh. The second baseman batted fifth in the order for the first time this season, though that may simply have been a result of Will Smith getting a day off and Justin Turner (abdomen) continuing to be unable to play. Regardless, Lux has hit well this season, as all three marks in his .295/.373/.424 slash line are a career high.
Jul 21 2022Lux isn't starting Thursday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started the four games prior to the All-Star break and went 1-for-12 with a homer, three runs, two RBI, three walks and a strikeout. Hanser Alberto is taking over at the keystone and batting sixth.
Jul 15 2022Lux went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 4-0 victory versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux provided the final runs of the contest with his two-run shot to right field in the seventh inning. The homer was just the fourth of the season for Lux, who slugged 26 homers between Double-A and Triple-A in 2019. Despite the lack of power, he's enjoying a solid season at the plate, slashing .299/.373/.425 with 44 runs, 22 RBI and five stolen bases over 287 plate appearances. He's also done well to improve his strikeout rate to 17.8 percent while maintaining a 10.9 percent walk rate.
Jul 12 2022Lux is not in the lineup Tuesday versus St. Louis, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Consecutive two-hit performances have Lux slashing .393/.485/.679 in nine games since the start of July. Hanser Alberto starts at second base with the left-handed Matthew Liberatore pitching for the Cardinals.
Jul 10 2022Lux went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-9 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has gone 10-for-20 (.500) with five walks during his current seven-game hitting streak. He's recorded a home run, two triples, three RBI and three runs scored in that span. The 24-year-old's hot streak has added 18 points to his batting average, which is at .304 for the season. He's posted a .797 OPS, three homers, 20 RBI, 43 runs scored and five stolen bases through 77 contests, and it appears he's in position for an everyday role in the lineup with time at second base and in left field.
Jul 8 2022Lux went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a 5-3 victory over the Cubs on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux went deep to right field with a man on base in the second inning to give Los Angeles a 3-0 lead. The long ball was his first since June 10 -- a span of 21 games. Lux hasn't displayed much power with just three homers on the season, but he's been a solid contributor near the bottom of the order with a .295/.365/.409 slash line, 19 RBI, 41 runs and five stolen bases over 266 plate appearances.
Jul 4 2022Lux is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers are employing a righty-heavy lineup against Rockies starter Kyle Freeland, so Lux will open Monday's game on the bench. Mookie Betts will man the keystone and Chris Taylor will get the start in left field.
Jul 1 2022Lux will sit Friday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux sat only twice in June, but his first off day in July comes on the first day of the month. Mux Muncy will get the start at second base.
Jun 25 2022Lux isn't starting Saturday's game against Atlanta, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux recorded hits in six of the last seven games and hit .269 with a triple, three doubles, four runs and three RBI during that time. Hanser Alberto is starting at the keystone and batting seventh Saturday.
Jun 12 2022Lux will sit Sunday against San Francisco, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has had far more than a platoon role this season, though when he does sit, it usually comes against a left-hander. He'll rest here against a particularly difficult one in Carlos Rodon, with Hanser Alberto taking over at the keystone.
Jun 10 2022Lux went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fresh off a four-hit game Thursday, Lux stayed locked in with his second homer of the year Friday. He last left the yard April 13, so it was an extended power drought that ended in this contest. The 24-year-old has done well with a contact-oriented approach, slashing .291/.372/.382 with two homers, 14 RBI, 33 runs scored, five stolen base, seven doubles and a triple in 52 contests this year. Lux's place in the lineup is fairly secure versus right-handed pitchers, and he's also found some playing time against lefties in 2022 without much deviation in his ratio stats.
Jun 8 2022Lux went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base Tuesday in a loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux and Trea Turner were the only Dodgers to reach base more than once in the contest, and they both collected a stolen base. The theft was Lux's fifth of the season, with three coming in his past seven games. Continuing to take advantage of his 93rd-percentile sprint speed on the basepaths would boost Lux's fantasy profile considerably, as he's currently slashing a modest .265/.350/.335 with only one home run and 12 RBI.
Jun 3 2022Lux wen 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux knocked two singles in the contest, and he stole his fourth bag of the campaign in the third inning. The 24-year-old has collected multiple hits in two straight contests and in five of his past 10 games. Over that stretch, he is slashing .364/.447/.424 with seven runs, five walks and two thefts.
May 31 2022Lux went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux walked and stole second in the fourth inning. It was his first stolen base attempt since April 17, and it was his third theft of the year. The 24-year-old is now 0-for-5 in his last two games, dropping his slash line to .263/.346/.336 for the season. He's posted a home run, 12 RBI, 28 runs scored, five doubles and a triple through 156 plate appearances, maintaining a regular role in the lineup with playing time at second base and in left field lately.
May 27 2022Lux will sit Friday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux hits the bench after starting nine straight games at second base or left field, a stretch in which he hit .303/.378/.333. Hanser Alberto starts at second base Friday while Chris Taylor handles left field.
May 17 2022Lux isn't starting Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will take a seat against lefty Tyler Gilbert after starting two straight contests, going 2-for-7 over those games including a walk-off two-run double on Sunday. Max Muncy will start at second base while Hanser Alberto enters the lineup at third base.
May 16 2022Lux went 1-for-3 with a double, a run, a walk and two RBI in a 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux's poor defense looked like it would cost the Dodgers a win throughout most of the contest, as his second-inning error resulted in four Phillies unearned runs. However, the infielder made up for the miscue in the bottom of the ninth inning, smacking a two-out double that plated the winning runs for Los Angeles. It was the first time Lux has knocked in any runs since May 4, as his chances have been limited with him batting at the bottom of the order.
May 14 2022Lux will sit Saturday against the Phillies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux jumped out of the gate with a 1.128 OPS in his first seven games, but he's since stumbled to a .510 OPS over his last 21 contests. He'll sit after starting six straight games, with Hanser Alberto taking over at second base.
May 7 2022Lux isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started in the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Hanser Alberto will start at second base and bat ninth in the nightcap.
May 3 2022Lux is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started the past six games and will receive a day off after going 5-for-18 with one run during that stretch. Hanser Alberto will start at the keystone at bat ninth in his place.
Apr 24 2022Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started the past two contests after missing two games with back tightness, and he'll take a seat Sunday with southpaw Sean Manaea pitching for the Friars. Hanser Alberto will man the keystone in his place.
Apr 22 2022Lux (back) is starting at second base and batting ninth Friday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with back tightness and also sat out Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the starting nine coming off Thursday's scheduled off day. The 24-year-old is off to a strong start to 2022 and has a .276/.405/.483 slash line with one home run, five RBI, nine runs and two stolen bases in 10 games.
Apr 20 2022Lux (back), who isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta, is expected to be back in the lineup Friday against the Padres, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will be on the bench for a second straight game to close out the series against Atlanta, but manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that the 24-year-old will be back in action for Friday's series opener in San Diego. Zach McKinstry was added to the Dodgers' taxi squad as a precautionary measure Wednesday, but it appears as though Lux will be back in action Friday following a relatively brief absence.
Apr 19 2022Lux was removed from Tuesday's lineup versus Atlanta due to back tightness, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was penciled in to start in left field but will instead remain on the bench due to a back issue. Cody Bellinger, who was slated to receive a day off Tuesday, will replace him in the lineup. Lux should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
Apr 18 2022Lux went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-1 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Lux didn't notch any hits, he drew a pair of free passes to extend his season-opening on-base streak to nine games. The 24-year-old notched a solid 10.9 percent walk rate last season, but he has shown even more patience at the plate in 2022 by upping that rate to 21.9 percent, posting a 7:6 BB:K through 33 plate appearances. Lux has stood out among Dodgers hitters thus far with a .320/.455/.560 slash line, three extra-base hits (a double, triple and homer), five RBI and two steals. His Statcast numbers support the authenticity of the strong start, as Lux ranks in the top 10 percent leaguewide in average exit velocity, hard-hit percentage and xwOBA.
Apr 16 2022Lux went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in a 3-1 win against the Reds on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux singled, stole second and scored in the third inning, tripled and scored in the fifth and walked in the sixth. The 24-year-old has now hit safely in all six starts. Lux swiped as many as 27 bases in the minors but the 10 he swiped between Double-A and Triple-A in 2019 should be a barometer for his thefts.
Apr 14 2022Lux isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started in each of the first five games of the season and went 6-for-17 with a homer, a double, five RBI, four runs and two walks. However, he'll get a breather as Max Muncy shifts to the keystone while Hanser Alberto starts at third base.
Apr 13 2022Lux went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and three strikeouts Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux tallied his first long ball of the season in the middle of a trio of consecutive home runs for the Dodgers in the eighth inning. His lack of contact in other plate appearances was a bit alarming, but he had not struck out across his first four starts of the campaign. Overall, Lux has shown strong form early on, tallying six hits across 20 total plate appearances, while also recording two extra-base knocks.
Apr 8 2022Lux went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two walks in Friday's 5-3 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All five of the Dodgers' runs came in the fourth inning, starting with a two-run single by Lux. The 24-year-old looks to be in line for consistent playing time at second base this season. Once considered a top prospect, Lux posted a disappointing .692 OPS through 381 plate appearances last season.
Feb 10 2022Lux could be in line for more playing time next season after commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the owners had agreed to a universal designated hitter, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Exactly who benefits most from the rule change on each National League team won't become fully clear until the lockout ends and the remaining free agents are signed, but Lux appears to be an obvious candidate for more at-bats. While he's a competent defender who's unlikely to spend much time at the spot himself, he's also the next man up at several positions around the diamond. Unless the Dodgers bring in a dedicated designated hitter once free agency resumes, their roster appears set up to rotate several veterans like Justin Turner, AJ Pollock and Max Muncy (elbow) through the position, with Lux covering for the resting player as needed or perhaps starting the majority of games at second base, freeing up Chris Taylor to bounce around the diamond.
Oct 23 2021Lux isn't starting Game 6 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will remain out of the lineup for a second straight contest but should be available off the bench. Cody Bellinger will start in center field while Matt Beaty takes over at first base.
Oct 21 2021Lux isn't starting Game 5 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux went 1-for-9 with a stolen base, two walks and a strikeout across the first four games of the NLCS. Cody Bellinger will shift to center field while Albert Pujols starts at first base.
Oct 6 2021Lux is out of the lineup Wednesday for the Dodgers' wild-card game against the Cardinals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing three consecutive games with a neck stinger, Lux was available off the bench for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Brewers, going 0-for-1 with a walk while seeing action in right field. Prior to developing the injury, Lux had started six consecutive games in center field, but Cody Bellinger will patrol that spot in the wild-card contest while being flanked by AJ Pollock and Mookie Betts. The trio of Pollock, Betts and Bellinger is expected to form the Dodgers' primary outfield combination against right-handed pitching throughout the postseason, though Lux or Chris Taylor could replace Bellinger against left-handed starters.
Oct 4 2021Lux (neck) went 0-for-1 with a walk and played right field during Sunday's win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux missed three straight games while dealing with a neck stinger, but he was able to return for Sunday's season finale. The 23-year-old came into the contest in the seventh inning as a defensive replacement in right field and struck out against Josh Hader in his first at-bat before drawing a walk in the eighth. While Lux slashed a modest .242/.328/.364 on the campaign, he looked like a different player after returning from the minors Sept. 10, slashing .360/.467/.500 with a home run, nine RBI, a stolen base and a 9:8 BB:K over his final 17 games. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Lux will be counted on to make an impact in the postseason, stating, "I don't know when he'll start, if he'll start, but I do know that we value him, I value him, and he's going to impact us through the postseason," per Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue.
Oct 2 2021Lux (neck) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux suffered a neck stinger in Wednesday's win over the Padres and hasn't appeared in either of the last two games. Whether he's available off the bench Saturday remains to be seen.
Oct 1 2021Lux (neck) isn't starting Friday's game against the Brewers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will be out of the lineup for a second straight game as he continues to deal with a neck stinger, but the team doesn't sound too concerned with his long-term availability. Trea Turner will start at second base while Chris Taylor starts in center field.
Sep 30 2021Lux (neck) may be available off the bench Thursday against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was out of the starting lineup due to a neck issue after colliding with the center-field wall in Wednesday's game. However, manager Dave Roberts was optimistic about how Lux felt when he got to the ballpark Thursday, so Lux could enter the game as a substitute. More importantly for the Dodgers, it doesn't appear as though the issue will affect Lux's availability for the postseason.
Sep 29 2021Lux collided with the outfield wall attempting to make a catch during the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Padres and was removed with an apparent right shoulder injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux made his first start in center field last week and started his sixth straight game there Wednesday, and his inexperience showed a bit versus the Padres. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and the 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
Sep 23 2021Lux will bat eighth and play center field against the Rockies on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Cody Bellinger (ribs) on the injured list and Chris Taylor sidelined by a neck issue, the Dodgers have elected to give Lux his first major-league action in center Thursday at Coors Field. AJ Pollock is also starting in the outfield for the first time in over two weeks, but manager Dave Roberts stated that he wants to keep Pollock out of center field for the time being due to his recent hamstring injury, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. Though Lux's natural position is in the infield, his ability to play the outfield could help keep his hot bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis. Since rejoining the Dodgers on Sept. 10, Lux is slashing .438/.514/.656 with a home run, nine RBI and nine runs in 10 games.
Sep 19 2021Lux went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux took Wade Miley deep for a two-run shot in the second inning and added an RBI single in the third. Since being promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sep. 10, the 23-year-old has gone 11-for-24 (.458) with three extra-base hits and eight RBI. Lux has seven homers and 45 RBI through 350 plate appearances this season.
Sep 18 2021Lux 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 17 2021Lux (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 of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 12 2021Lux will start in left field and bat eighth Sunday against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 11 2021Lux went 2-for-2 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starting in left field for the second consecutive game, Lux doubled home a run and scored in the third inning and 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 few games left in the season and only the two recent appearances thus far.
Sep 10 2021Lux is starting in left field in Friday's game against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 26 2021Lux was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 22 2021Lux remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 17 2021Lux (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and will start at third base against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 8 2021Lux (hamstring) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll start at second base and bat second for Oklahoma City in what marks his first game action since July 18. Before his strained left hamstring resulted in a trip to the injured list, Lux had been serving as an everyday player in the middle infield, but with Corey Seager beating him back from the IL and with the Dodgers acquiring Trea Turner from the Nationals at the trade deadline, the 23-year-old no longer has a path to a regular role with the big club. After posting a modest .656 OPS over his 313 plate appearances on the season, Lux may not even be the next man up for work at second base or shortstop, as super-utility man Chris Taylor (.872 OPS) is a likelier candidate to fill any potential void.
Jul 30 2021Lux (hamstring) is rehabbing at the Dodgers' spring training facility and will begin a rehab assignment soon, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has been taking batting practice and sprinting, and he recently indicated that his recovery from a strained left hamstring is going better than expected. A specific date for the start of his rehab assignment has not been determined, but he remains likely to return to the big club in early August. It's unclear where Lux will fit in once he returns, however, as Corey Seager (hand) is slated to return to action Friday and the recently acquired Trea Turner may be able to come off the COVID-19 injured list within the next week.
Jul 25 2021Lux recently stated that he has been sprinting and that his injured left hamstring is feeling better than expected, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Lux hit the injured list July 19, the expectation was that he would likely need a fair amount of time to recover. Though a target return date has not yet been set, it's at least promising that the infielder's hamstring has responded well to rehab thus far. Early August remains a reasonable expectation for Lux's return to action.
Jul 19 2021Lux was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left hamstring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was diagnosed with a mild hamstring straning after exiting Sunday's loss to the Rockies and he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Despite it initially being labeled a mild strain, manager Dave Roberts said the young infielder's recovery "could take some time," per Juan Toribio of MLB.com.
Jul 18 2021Lux (hamstring) is dealing with a mild strain after exiting Sunday's loss to the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday's game that Lux could miss a couple days while he recovers, but he'll undergo further testing to determine the extent of the issue. Chris Taylor and Zach McKinstry could see time at shortstop if the 23-year-old is ultimately sidelined, and he should be considered day-to-day for now.
Jul 17 2021Lux will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was given plenty of chances against southpaws early in the season, but his off day against lefty Kyle Freeland on Saturday means he's now sat against five of the last six the Dodgers have faced. His overall .231/.312/.355 slash line on the season doesn't exactly make a strong case for an everyday role. Chris Taylor starts at shortstop in his absence.
Jul 11 2021Lux went 1-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 22-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was held out of the lineup Saturday, but thanks to the Dodgers racing out to an early 9-0 lead, multiple starters were pulled from the contest early. That allowed Lux to receive a relative normal load of at-bats in a bench role, and he was able to match his RBI total from his prior 18 games combined when he tripled with the bases loaded in the eighth inning. The 23-year-old infielder is now slashing .233/.316/.361 across 301 plate appearances on the season.
Jul 10 2021Lux is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux sits against southpaw Caleb Smith, meaning he's now been on the bench against four of the last five lefties the Dodgers have faced. Chris Taylor starts at shortstop in his absence.
Jul 7 2021Lux isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had started each of the last five games, and he went 6-for-17 with two doubles, three runs, two RBI, a stolen base and two walks. He'll get a breather Wednesday while Chris Taylor starts at shortstop and Albert Pujols enters the lineup at first base.
Jul 5 2021Lux went 3-for-4 with a double and scored twice in Sunday's 5-1 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old notched his first three-hit performance of the season in the win and collected his second double in as many games. Lux is batting only .237 this season but has started to pick things up, going 6-for-18 (.333) with four runs and two stolen bases over his past six games.
Jul 3 2021Lux went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux came through with a two-out double in the fourth inning to plate the Dodgers' third run. He also walked, stole second base and scored in the ninth. The 23-year-old snapped a five-game stretch without an RBI and notched his first extra-base hit since June 13.
Jul 1 2021Lux isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux hasn't been very effective at the plate recently, as he's gone just 2-for-25 with a run, an RBI, a stolen base, six walks and six strikeouts across the last nine games. Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat second.
Jun 27 2021Lux went 1-for-3 with a run scored, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux walked in the second inning and scored on Zach McKinstry's grand slam. Also, he stole second base in the fifth inning for his second steal of the season. Prior to Sunday, Lux was hitless in his last seven games. This season, he is slashing .230/.312/.361 with six home runs, 32 RBI and 34 runs in 260 plate appearances.
Jun 22 2021Lux is not starting Tuesday's game against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux, who has hit just .158 in 57 at-bats against lefties this season, gets the night off as the Dodgers face southpaw Blake Snell. The infielder has hit .281 with a home run and six RBI in his last nine games. Chris Taylor fills in at shortstop Tuesday, with Max Muncy playing second base in his first game off the injured list.
Jun 12 2021Lux is not in the starting lineup for Saturdays game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Dodgers set to face southpaw Kolby Allard, Lux will get the beginning portion of Saturday's tilt off. Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat second.
Jun 11 2021Lux went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, walk, two runs and four RBI as Los Angeles dispatched Texas 12-2 Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux three-run home run in the first capped a six-run inning and he later tacked on an RBI double in the third for his 13th multi-hit game of the season. All six of Lux's homers have come in the past month as his power has drastically improved since April.
Jun 1 2021Lux went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Monday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux recorded his first multi-hit game since May 23, and perhaps coincidentally, that was the last time he belted a home run as well. The second baseman has settled in as a regular this season, but his numbers aren't eye-popping by any means -- he's only hitting .247 with a .701 OPS across 168 plate appearances.
May 27 2021Lux isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday. Chris Taylor will start at shortstop while Albert Pujols enters the lineup at first base.
May 24 2021Lux went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux capped off a seven-run third inning with a grand slam to right-center to put the Dodgers up 10-0. It was his second grand slam over the last six games. The 23-year-old has turned things around at the plate this month, slashing .324/.375/.500 with three home runs, 16 RBI and 10 runs scored. Lux should continue to be slotted toward the top of the batting order for the foreseeable future while he's on at the plate and with Corey Seager (hand) on the injured list for another few weeks.
May 19 2021Lux went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in a win over Arizona on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux broke open a close game with a bases-loaded blast in the bottom of the seventh inning off reliever Kevin Ginkel. The grand slam was the first of his big-league career. Lux has been heating up at the plate of late, going 10-for-25 with two homers and 10 RBI over his past seven games.
May 16 2021Lux will start at shortstop Sunday against the Marlins and will see regular time there while Corey Seager (hand) is sidelined, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has played shortstop a handful of times through the first six weeks of the season, but he'll now take on the starting role with Seager out for at least the next four weeks with a broken hand. Chris Taylor also figures to see increased time, whether it be at shortstop or second base. Lux has heated up after a slow start to the season with a .784 OPS over his past 11 games.
May 12 2021Lux went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux singled and scored in the seventh inning, but his big hit came in the following frame. With two outs in the eighth and Los Angeles down a run, the third-year second baseman took Rafael Montero deep to plate three runs and vault his team toward a come-from-behind win. The blast was among the biggest hits of Lux's young career considering the context and the fact that a struggling Dodgers club was in danger of falling to .500 on the season. It also helped build upon a recent strong stretch at the plate for Lux, who is hitting .323 (10-for-31) with five RBI over his past eight games.
Apr 29 2021Lux is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (Eric Lauer) on the mound for the Brewers, Lux will sit in favor of Sheldon Neuse, who picks up a start at second base. After being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Lux started in all three of the Dodgers' games against Cincinnati to begin the week, going 1-for-12 with six strikeouts.
Apr 27 2021Lux went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his return from a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a sore right wrist, the 23-year-old got the Dodgers on the scoreboard in the fourth, when he hit a sharp ground ball that found a hole on the right side and scored Chris Taylor from second. It was encouraging to see Lux make an immediate impact in his first game back from injury after he only managed one hit in his final 17 at-bats before being sidelined.
Apr 26 2021Lux (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started 11 of the Dodgers' first 12 games before getting shut down with a sore right wrist. He struggled at the plate prior to the injury, hitting just .220/.244/.317, but he'll likely be given the chance to reclaim a regular role upon his return. Lux is starting at second base and batting seventh Monday against the Reds.
Apr 22 2021Lux (wrist) will take at-bats at the alternate site Friday and is expected to be activated from the injured list Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux also participated in fielding drills with no trouble, so it appears his recovery is going as expected. He's been out of the lineup since April 15 and was officially placed on the injured list three days later. Upon his return, Lux should return to regular at-bats at second base, which will likely put a squeeze on Zach McKinstry's playing time.
Apr 18 2021The Dodgers placed Lux (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux's sore right wrist isn't hampering him in the field, but since he hasn't been able to take full swings since being scratched from the lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockies with the injury, the Dodgers opted to deactivate him in favor of infielder Sheldon Neuse. Manager Dave Roberts said that Zach McKinstry, Chris Taylor and Neuse are all candidates to pick up starts at the keystone while Lux is sidelined.
Apr 17 2021Lux (wrist) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was scratched from Thursday's lineup with soreness in his right wrist and is out of action for the third straight game. Manager Dave Roberts said Lux progressed to swinging the bat at about 70 percent Saturday, so there's a chance he's available for Sunday's series finale in San Diego.
Apr 16 2021Lux (wrist) isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rockies due to a sore right wrist. Zach McKinstry will start at second base for Friday's series opener against San Diego, batting seventh.
Apr 15 2021Lux was scratched from Thursday's lineup with right wrist soreness, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was originally no reason attached to Lux's removal from the lineup. It's unclear whether the injury will keep him out beyond Thursday's contest, but he will have the chance to immediately return to the field on Friday as the Dodgers begin a series in San Diego.
Apr 5 2021Lux will sit for the first time this season Monday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers indicated that Lux would play a significant role this season, and that was true in the opening series against the Rockies. He started all four games, going 6-for-16 with a steal, three runs and three RBI. He won't start everyday, however, with Chris Taylor getting the start at second base Monday.
Apr 4 2021Lux went 1-for-4 with a triple, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's victory over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old led off the seventh inning with his second triple in as many games and subsequently crossed the plate on Corey Seager's single. Lux has started each of the Dodgers' first three contests this season, going 5-for-13 with a pair of RBI along with the two triples. He appears locked in as the team's everyday second baseman.
Apr 3 2021Lux went 2-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux's fifth-inning triple was the second of his career and accounted for his second RBI of the campaign. After a disappointing 2020 season that didn't end with a Rookie of the Year coronation as many expected, Lux appears to have secured a near-everyday role as Los Angeles' starting second baseman. The 23-year-old is off to a strong start, going 4-for-9 through his first two games.
Mar 29 2021Lux went 2-for-3 with his first home run of the spring Sunday in the Dodgers' 6-5 Cactus League loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux's home run came off southpaw Andrew Heaney, a welcome sign for a player who has thus far recorded just one hit over 23 career regular-season plate appearances against left-handed pitchers. With an .894 OPS this spring, Lux appears on track to break camp with the big club this season after the Dodgers chose to leave him at the alternate training site coming out of summer camp in 2020. While Lux's well-rounded offensive skill set gives him a high fantasy ceiling, the presence of Chris Taylor may make it difficult for the youngster to begin the season as anything more than part-time player. The two have typically alternated starts at the keystone throughout the spring, with both typically batting in the bottom third of the Los Angeles lineup.
Mar 9 2021Lux is hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a pair of RBI in four spring contests. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Four of Lux's five hits have been singles, but the 23-year-old is still looking good. After spending much of 2020 at the team's alternate training site, Lux has a legitimate shot at claiming the lead role at second base by Opening Day, especially if he can continue showing that his bat is ready for the big leagues throughout the spring.
Mar 3 2021Manager Dave Roberts said Lux will play regularly this season, and the team isn't "too concerned" with him facing left-handed pitching, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old appeared to be in line for the starting spot at the keystone in 2020, but he didn't make the Opening Day roster and ended up with a .595 OPS in only 69 plate appearances. The offseason departures of Enrique Hernandez and Joc Pederson opened up significant playing time in Los Angeles, and if Roberts' comments are any indication, Lux will have the chance to earn the starting job at second base to open 2021. Early success against left-handers could keep him in an everyday role rather than being limited to the strong side of a platoon.
Oct 12 2020The Dodgers optioned Lux to their taxi squad Monday ahead of Game 1 of the club's NLCS matchup with the Braves, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will cede his spot on the 28-man roster to Alex Wood, as manager Dave Roberts prioritized another left-handed option out of the bullpen over an extra middle infielder on the bench. The 22-year-old saw action in one game of the Dodgers' NLDS sweep of the Padres last week, striking out in his lone plate appearance.
Oct 6 2020Lux was added back to the Dodgers' roster ahead of the NLDS against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux didn't play much this season and did very little with his opportunities, hitting .175/.246/.349 in 19 games. He'll be at least an option off the bench in this series, taking the spot that had belonged to Edwin Rios.
Sep 30 2020Lux isn't included on the Dodgers' 28-man roster for the team's wild-card series with the Brewers that begins Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux closed out the regular season by going 4-for-31 while striking out in 28.1 percent of his plate appearances over his final 10 games, and that poor finish may have cost him a spot on the roster for the wild-card round. The Dodgers elected to keep Enrique Hernandez, Edwin Rios and Matt Beaty over Lux as reserve infield options.
Sep 18 2020Lux went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 15-6 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux gave the Dodgers a 4-0 lead in the second inning with his two-run blast off Rockies starter Ryan Castellani. In the seventh, Lux got aboard on a fielder's choice and came around to score on a Mookie Betts triple. The homer was Lux's third of the year to go with eight RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base in 14 contests. He was able to snap a 0-for-14 dry spell he had over his previous four games.
Sep 15 2020Lux is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux sits for the fourth time in the last five games. Two of those have come against righties like Tuesday's starter, Zach Davies. With a .163/.250/.349 slash line on the season, it wouldn't be a surprise if his role remains somewhat marginal, though those numbers have come in a small sample of just 12 games. Chris Taylor will be the second baseman Tuesday.
Sep 13 2020Lux is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will return to the bench after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter Saturday. Chris Taylor receives the start at second base for Los Angeles in the series finale.
Sep 10 2020Lux isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI on Tuesday, Lux went hitless with one RBI and one strikeout over five at-bats Wednesday. He'll get a breather for the series finale as Mookie Betts shifts to second base with Enrique Hernandez starting in right field.
Sep 9 2020Lux went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first shot was an opposite field wall scraper, while his second long ball was a towering shot to right field in the 10th inning. The Dodgers' top prospect had a .480 OPS with zero home runs and one steal in 27 at-bats prior to Tuesday's exploits, but now his OPS sits at .793. He has been particularly good of late, hitting .333 with six runs and five RBI over his last 15 at-bats. Lux has made four straight starts, all against right-handed pitchers.
Sep 3 2020Lux isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux started in each of the four games since joining the major-league club, but his approached at the plate was questioned by manager Dave Roberts on Wednesday. Enrique Hernandez is starting at second base Thursday, but Lux should start during the team's weekend series against the Rockies, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Aug 31 2020Lux went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux entered the contest having gone hitless over his first seven at-bats but got off the schneid with a fourth inning single before doubling in the sixth. The rookie is expected to play on an everyday basis against right-handed pitchers, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports.
Aug 29 2020Lux is being called up by the Dodgers on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was only a matter of time before Lux was finally recalled to the major league squad. He is the Dodgers' top prospect and one of the top overall prospects in all of baseball and should figure to assume the everyday role at second base. Chris Taylor figures to be his backup at the position but could still find starts at other spots around the diamond.
Aug 26 2020The Dodgers included Lux on their five-man taxi squad for their six-game road trip that began Tuesday in San Francisco, J.P. Hoonstra of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has yet to make his 2020 debut after a poor showing in summer camp prompted Los Angeles to leave him off its Opening Day roster and send him to the alternate training site for further development time. Manager Dave Roberts suggested the Dodgers have been pleased with the progress the 22-year-old has made of late, with Lux notably taking pitcher Tony Gonsolin deep twice in an intrasquad game Monday. Lux could be at the top of the list for a promotion if the Dodgers require another infielder at some point, though it's unclear if he would immediately unseat Chris Taylor as the club's top option at the keystone.
Aug 2 2020Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested Sunday that Lux is "getting closer" to receiving a callup from the team's alternate training site, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a delayed arrival to summer camp and a slew of lackluster showings in workouts upon reporting, Lux was dispatched to Los Angeles' alternate camp shortly before Opening Day. The demotion was never expected to be a permanent one for Lux, who is beginning to get into a groove at the dish while taking live at-bats daily at the alternate training site, according to Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA. While Lux should eventually be back with the Dodgers and factor into the mix for starts at second base, he could have to settle for more of a part-time role with both Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor off to nice starts to the season.
Jul 21 2020Lux was optioned by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In somewhat of a surprising move, the highly talented young infielder won't be part of the Dodgers' Opening Day roster. The 22-year-old didn't do a ton in his 23-game debut last season, hitting a modest .240/.305/.400, but he slashed an incredible .392/.478/.719 in 49 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. It's likely that this move was made primarily because Lux wasn't able to report to camp until July 10 for undisclosed reasons. There's still a good chance he fills a major role for the Dodgers this season once he's in game shape.
Jul 20 2020Lux isn't in the lineup for Monday's exhibition game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux arrived late to camp but was able to participate in intrasquad action following his arrival. However, he hasn't been in the starting lineup for either of the team's two exhibition games ahead of Opening Day on Thursday. It's unclear whether his early absence is preventing his availability, but he may not be the starting second baseman to begin the season, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. Chris Taylor started at second base Monday while Enrique Hernandez started at the keystone Sunday.
Jul 11 2020Lux will participate in Sunday's intrasquad game, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux missed the first few days of camp, but he's since cleared intake testing and has been back with his teammates for the last two days. He didn't jump straight into intrasquad action, but the fact that he'll play Sunday is certainly a good sign. Whether or not he'll be in game shape for Opening Day against the Giants just 11 days later remains to be seen.
Jul 10 2020Lux won't play in Friday's intrasquad matchup, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux reported to camp Friday and was initially expected to play in the team's intrasquad game. However, manager Dave Roberts said that he'll have the 22-year-old participate in workouts for several days prior to joining game action. Despite his absence from Friday's lineup, he doesn't have any known injury or illness concerns preventing him from playing.
Jul 6 2020Lux has yet to report to camp, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Lux's absence is due to COVID-19, the Dodgers wouldn't legally be allowed to confirm as much. Manager Dave Roberts didn't provide any details Monday. An absence for Lux at the start of the season would likely translate to more at-bats for Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez at second base.
Apr 21 2020Lux has been staying sharp during MLB's hiatus by working out at a friend's gym and taking batting practice at his high school field, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux has been slowed but not stopped by the suspension of play as he continues to work out for about two hours per day in order to stay ready for a potential resumption of play. When he isn't able to make the long drive to the gym (his friend has lent Lux a key so that he can work out alone) or hit outdoors (Lux lives in Wisconsin, where April can include harsh weather), the 22-year-old works out using dumbbells in a makeshift home gym. While Lux is not guaranteed to make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, he's expected to play a major role on the squad at some point during the 2020 campaign.
Mar 17 2020Lux could begin the season in the minor leagues, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux was widely considered to be a lock for the starting second base job entering spring training, but he logged only four starts at the position in Cactus League play while primarily focusing on reworking his swing. Though the 22-year-old did hit a solid .276 in spring contests, the Dodgers have a plethora of veteran options at second base -- including Max Muncy, Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez -- so they may elect to keep Lux in the minors at the start of the season.
Feb 23 2020Lux has not yet cemented a role as the Dodgers' primary second baseman, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Lux remains the favorite to handle starting duties at the keystone, manager Dave Roberts "stopped short" of handing the role to the 22-year-old at this point in spring training. Los Angeles has a number of alternate options at the position -- including veterans Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez -- should Lux falter.
Oct 9 2019Lux is not in the lineup for Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will retreat for the bench after going 2-for-9 with a solo home run over the first four games of the series. Max Muncy will shift to second base with Matt Beaty starting at first base.
Oct 3 2019Lux is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Thursday.
Oct 3 2019Lux is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 21-year-old has gone just 4-for-26 with 12 strikeouts in his last eight games, and he will receive a day off in the first game of the postseason against southpaw Patrick Corbin. David Freese will start at first base, batting second, with Max Muncy shifting to second base, batting sixth, in Lux's absence.
Sep 26 2019Lux is not starting Thursday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will head to the bench Thursday with a left-hander in Joey Lucchesi starting for the Padres. In his place, Max Muncy is starting at second base and hitting fourth.
Sep 18 2019Lux is not in the lineup Wednesday for the second straight day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers are facing a left-hander for the second day in a row, so Lux will be held out for the second time in as many days. He could be back in the lineup following a team off day with the Dodgers facing Rockies right-hander Peter Lambert on Friday night, but it remains to be seen what the infield will look like if third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) is able to return to action.
Sep 17 2019Lux isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux will head to the bench with a lefty in Blake Snell slated to toe the rubber for the opposition. Max Muncy moves over to the keystone and will bat fifth.
Sep 13 2019Lux went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored Friday night against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux delivered a three-run blast in the fourth inning, putting his team ahead in the early going. The 21-year-old shortstop is now 9-for-33 with two homers, five RBI and a stolen base over his first 10 big-league contests.
Sep 11 2019Lux is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was supposed to sit Tuesday but was a late add after Justin Turner (ankle) was scratched. After getting added to the starting nine he proceeded to go 3-for-4 with his first big-league home run, and is now hitting .250/.333/.458 in his first 24 at-bats. Enrique Hernandez starts at the keystone with lefty John Means on the hill for Baltimore.
Sep 10 2019Lux went 3-for-4 with a double and solo home run Tuesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lux had a strong day at the plate after having gone hitless in each of his last four appearances. The big shot came in the fifth inning, when he launched a home run to center field for his first career long ball. Currently slotted atop the depth chart at second base, Lux should continue to get regular at-bats as he adjusts to his first taste of big-league pitching. Through just seven games, he's managed a .250/.333/.458 line while working three free passes as opposed to only five strikeouts.
Sep 9 2019Lux was named the Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The prestigious award is the crowning achievement on a spectacular year in the minors in which Lux slugged .347/.421/.607 with 26 home runs, 76 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 113 games between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City. His overall brilliance also earned Lux a September callup to the Dodgers, though he is hitting only .150 in 20 at-bats in the majors.
Sep 3 2019Lux will start at second base and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 21-year-old had a pair of hits -- including a double on his first career barrel -- and three runs scored out of the eight hole in his debut Monday. He will be tested Tuesday with an assignment atop the order as Joc Pederson sits with an abdominal bruise. Manager Dave Roberts told Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com that Lux will start almost every game at second base against right-handers this month. Lux should be owned in virtually all fantasy leagues.
Sep 1 2019Lux was officially promoted to the Dodgers on Sunday.
Aug 31 2019Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have yet to decide whether or not to promote Lux in September, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Jul 27 2019Lux will not be promoted in a corresponding move to Enrique Hernandez (hand) landing on the injured list, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Jun 30 2018Lux (hamstring) has returned to High-A Rancho Cucamonga from the minor-league disabled list.Lux sustained the hamstring injury injury in mid-June but made his return Tuesday, and is 2-for-8 with a walk in three games. The 20-year-old has a .308/.393/.504 line with eight home runs in 240 at-bats for the Quakes in 2018.
Jun 12 2018Lux exited Tuesday's minor-league with an apparent hamstring injury for High-A Rancho Cucamonga.Lux suffered the injury on a hard slide into second base during the fifth inning and attempted to remain in the game. The 20-year-old was removed when the Quakes took the field in the bottom of the frame, and the severity of the injury is currently unclear.