When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Gavin Lux last month, the baseball world was surprised.
On paper, the shrinking availability around the infield made it apparent that a deal would have to be made. It was still striking that a homegrown talent who first appeared for L.A. in 2019 would be the one let go.
As reported by Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Dodgers faithful were not the only ones shocked by the move.
“It was a little bit of a surprise, but it’s a business,” Lux said to The Athletic. “It is what it is.