It was already going to be a transitional year for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The departures of Justin Turner and Trea Turner created quite the void on the left side of the infield, while Walker Buehler’s recovery from Tommy John surgery likely has him on the pine for the duration of the season. Even though the precipitous decline of former MVP Cody Bellinger had been accounted for long before this past winter, his move to the Chicago Cubs created yet another void on what had been the best, most recognizable club in the league.
That paints a pretty vivid backdrop to the news that Gavin Lux has a blown ACL, a misstep running the bases in Cactus League play yesterday effectively ending his season.