On July 22, 2025, the Dodgers traded Gavin Lux to the Reds. As the team looks to Shohei Ohtani to stop a losing streak, see why LA made this major move.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a Tuesday of unexpected change in Dodgertown. While fans were gearing up to watch Shohei Ohtani try and play stopper against the Minnesota Twins, the front office made a significant move, trading former top prospect Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds. The deal marks the end of a long, often frustrating tenure for Lux in Los Angeles and signals a clear pivot by the organization.
The trade signals a clear pivot, turning a struggling former top prospect into future assets while doubling down on the current star-studded roster to win now.
The long-anticipated, yet still surprising, trade of Gavin Lux is official. The Dodgers sent the infielder to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for promising minor league outfielder Mike Sirota and the Reds' competitive balance pick A in this year's draft. For years, Lux was seen as the future of the Dodgers' infield, but injuries and inconsistent performance prevented him from ever securing a permanent role. This move allows the Dodgers to add another quality outfield prospect to their deep farm system and gain a valuable high-end draft pick, turning a roster puzzle piece that never quite fit into tangible future assets.
While the front office was busy on the phones, the team on the field has a pressing issue to deal with: a three-game losing streak. With their record now at 58-42, the Dodgers turn to their two-way superstar, Shohei Ohtani, to get them back on track against the visiting Twins. Ohtani, who leads the team with a staggering 34 home runs despite a .275 average, will take the mound looking to shut down Minnesota and steady a ship that has been rocking for the first time in a while. The offense will need to back him up, and all eyes will be on guys like Will Smith, who continues his incredible season with a .323 average and a .423 on-base percentage, to provide the spark.
Tonight is a stark reminder of the two-track mind of the Dodgers front office: one eye is always on building for the future, while the other is fixed firmly on winning now. As the dust settles on the Lux trade, the immediate focus shifts to the mound, where Shohei Ohtani has the chance to be the stopper this team desperately needs. A win tonight doesn't just end a losing streak; it reaffirms that this team's present is as bright as its future.
