UPDATE: Los Angeles Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts revealed that infielder Gavin Lux suffered a torn ACL and is expected to miss the 2023 season, per Jack Harris. It was initially reported that Lux's injury was serious enough to keep him sidelined for a prolonged period, per Buster Olney of ESPN. However, his timetable was unclear until Roberts shared the devastating news.
Gavin Lux sustained an injury during a spring training game against the San Diego Padres on Monday, which the Dodgers won, 7-6. Lux was trying to get to third base after a grounder from Luke Williams. The 25-year-old Gavin Lux immediately grabbed his right knee while visibly wincing in pain. It also did not look good that he had to be carted off the field.
After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Lux “told him he felt something pop in his right knee,” per Juan Toribio of MLB.com.
The Dodgers tried to remain optimistic but it was clear that this was a serious injury.
In 2022, Lux posted a slash line of .276/.346/.399 with six home runs and 42 RBI in 120 games and 471 plate appearances for the Dodgers, who took him in the first round (20th overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft.
Veteran Miguel Rojas will be expected to take over shortstop duties, but Chris Taylor is also a potential option.
The injury is a devastating one for Gavin Lux, who seemed primed for a breakout 2023 campaign. We will continue to monitor and provide updates on the Dodgers as they are made available.
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