Reds Acquire Gavin Lux in Strategic Trade

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired infielder Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick, marking a strategic move in their offseason plans. Lux, who played 139 games last season with a .251 batting average, 10 home runs, and 50 RBI, is expected to fill the second base position vacated by Jonathan India's trade to the Royals. This trade follows the Dodgers' recent signing of Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim, which created a surplus in their infield options. The Reds, aiming to build a competitive roster, see Lux as a valuable addition alongside star player Elly De La Cruz, despite his previous season-ending ACL injury. The move is part of broader offseason changes for the Reds as they seek to end a four-year playoff drought.