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MLB’s 2023 season is almost upon us, with Spring Training currently taking place. All 30 teams are getting ready for the upcoming season with their star players working out and getting in shape. During Spring Training, teams are playing practice games in the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League. The Los Angeles Dodgers are no different, as they have been playing in the Cactus League as well.
But during one of their recent games, they experienced a massive setback as one of their stars suffered an injury. Shortstop Gavin Lux injured his right knee while running between the bases. The diagnosis of the injury has been revealed, and it’s not good news. Notably, lux was supposed to be the ideal shortstop for the Dodgers after Trea Turner ended up in Philadelphia.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Gavin Lux will probably miss the entire season with a torn ACL
During a recent Cactus League game, the Dodgers star Gavin Lux suffered an injury. The star shortstop was running between the bases when he fell down in pain while grabbing his right knee. It has since been confirmed that Lux has torn his ACL and will probably miss the entire 2023 season. This is a huge loss for the Dodgers as he was going to be a part of their starting lineup. Talkin’ Baseball confirmed the injury via Twitter.
Gavin Lux is out for the season with a torn ACL, per @BNightengale pic.twitter.com/rfTPyjOM3u
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 28, 2023
In the Tweet, Talkin’ Baseball said, “Gavin Lux is out for the season with a torn ACL, per @BNightengale”. This injury is a blow for the star infielder as he looked poised to have a breakout year.
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Fans have reacted to the news and shown immense support for Lux. Some have expressed their love for him. Others wished him a speedy recovery. The response was completely positive with fans even predicting a massive comeback year from him in 2024.
Hang in there king. The return will be great 👍🏽
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) February 28, 2023
😢 Injuries happen, but hate to see it to a player on verge of making a breakout session after waiting for the opportunity. Hope he has a successful recovery.
— Eric Ferguson (@CenCalELF1) March 1, 2023
You’ll be back soon brother! Good luck on recovery. Dodger nation has your back
— David Herrmann (@herrmanndigital) February 28, 2023
Bounce back year gonna be crazy.
— Soto ⚾️ (@SotoP_23) February 28, 2023
im gonna cry pic.twitter.com/869rGwVoa5
— eli (FIRE DARVIN HAM) (@mookiemeatrider) February 28, 2023
His 2024 MVP campaign is going to be such a feel good story.
— Travis (@NotaCuttlefish) February 28, 2023
@ChrisSwinglerr oof
— Brosecco (@AndrewV571) February 28, 2023
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With Lux likely to miss the entire season, many wondered whether the Dodgers would make a trade to replace him. But that looks unlikely as they plan on using one of their current players in that position.
Miguel Rojas is likely to start at shortstop for the Dodgers
With Gavin Lux missing the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have to look at other options at shortstop. According to sources, the team plans to use veteran infielder Miguel Rojas as their starting shortstop for the season.
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They recently signed Rojas to an extension and will look for him to play a bulk of the games at that position. The Dodgers will also use other players at shortstop if necessary. What do you think of the fact that Gavin Lux has a torn ACL and is likely to miss the entire season? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
