Gavin Lux Traded to Rays in Three-Team Deal, Expected to Play 2B

Infielder Gavin Lux, 28, has been acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Cincinnati Reds in a three-team trade that also sent Josh Lowe to the Angels and Brock Burke to the Reds. Lux, who missed 2023 with an ACL tear, hit .269 with 5 HR and 53 RBI in his sole 2025 season with the Reds, playing DH, LF, and 2B. His defensive skills declined at 2B/3B. The Rays view him as a one-year stopgap, providing a new infield option with reps at second base, aligning with their focus on bat-to-ball ability. Lux, who has no options remaining, is expected on the Opening Day roster and will be a free agent after 2026.