Dodgers GM Expects Gavin Lux to Look Better Than Ever Offensively

The spring coaching dialogue round Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux has revolved totally round his protection. Abruptly switching positions 12 days earlier than the common season begins is a serious growth; in the meantime, Lux has quietly been a superb hitter in his first aggressive video games since he suffered a serious knee harm a yr in the past.

In his first eight video games this spring, Lux is slashing .348/.423/.348 with three RBI. He appears snug on the plate and appears just like the hitter who was batting close to .300 earlier than he suffered a neck harm in 2022.

Dodgers vp Brandon Gomes doesn’t appear overly shocked. In a latest article by Jim Bowden of The Athletic, he quoted Gomes saying that Lux may look higher than ever within the batter’s field.

“Lux hasn’t missed a beat offensively and should look higher than we’ve ever seen him within the field. To overlook a whole yr and nonetheless have his rhythm and timing versus major-league pitching is absolutely spectacular.”

— Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes, via Jim Bowden of The Athletic

Lux, the 2019 minor league player of the year, discovered his footing on the backside of the lineup again in 2022. He acted as a second leadoff hitter, setting the desk for the Dodgers’ superstars on the high.

His protection apart, the Dodgers would like to have a productive hitter on the backside of the order. He’s a major improve offensively over Miguel Rojas.

Nonetheless, it feels increasingly more like Lux’s protection will dictate his future. On Friday, Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts introduced Lux would be moving from shortstop to second base. He’ll change positions with Mookie Betts for the foreseeable future.

Whereas the Dodgers might have gone exterior the group to switch Lux at brief, they selected to maintain his bat within the lineup and transfer him to second. This displays what the Dodgers consider Lux, what he provides offensively, and the truth that he isn’t eligible free of charge company till after the 2026 season.

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