{"id":17201,"date":"2025-01-06T03:53:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T03:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=17201"},"modified":"2025-01-06T03:53:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T03:53:15","slug":"breaking-the-yankees-have-shown-interest-in-trading-for-dodgers-second-baseman-gavin-lux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=17201","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : The Yankees have shown interest in trading for Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-video w-full max-w-full object-contain object-center px-4 lg:px-0\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Yankees-eyeing-Gavin-Lux-trade-with-Dodgers-but-theres-a-Mainers-catch-1.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Gavin Lux front and center. Yankees logo behind to left. Mariners logo behind to right\" \/><\/p>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0won the World Series but that has not stopped them from making offseason additions. Their recent\u00a0signing of Hye-seong Kim from the KBO\u00a0increased their infielder surplus and put\u00a0Gavin Lux\u00a0on the trade block. The\u00a0New York Yankees\u00a0and\u00a0Seattle Mariners\u00a0have interest, according to\u00a0Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full\">\n<div class=\"not-prose flex aspect-video w-full items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201c\u2026the Yankees have shown some interest in a potential trade for Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux. However, sources say the Yankees expressed interest in Lux several weeks ago and the Seattle Mariners have been more aggressive in pursuit of the infielder,\u201d Ragazzo reported.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose align-center\">\n<div class=\"min-w-[300px] overflow-x-hidden text-center font-secondary uppercase my-2.5 min-h-[280px] md:min-h-[250px]\">\n<div id=\"content_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Mariners had the second-worst team batting average in baseball last year. Their infield has some solid players but they need a first baseman and could make some defensive adjustments if they landed Lux. With the\u00a0Astros taking a step back by losing Kyle Tuck<a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb-news-cubs-astros-both-earn-praise-for-kyle-tucker-trade\">er<\/a>\u00a0and likely Alex Bregman, the AL West could be theirs for the taking.<\/p>\n<p>But the Yankees should be as involved as the Mariners in the Gavin Lux chase. They have Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the team, who could play either third or second base. Even though second base is his natural position, he could stay at third if they were to bring in a solid second baseman like Lux. The Yankees need improved defense and Lux would provide that.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are the Yankees or Mariners a better fit for Gavin Lux?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3195843\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3195843\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3195843\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gavin-Lux-with-LA-Dodgers.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gavin-Lux-with-LA-Dodgers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gavin-Lux-with-LA-Dodgers.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gavin-Lux-with-LA-Dodgers.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gavin-Lux-with-LA-Dodgers.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gavin-Lux-with-LA-Dodgers.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" alt=\"Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) hits a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3195843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"not-prose align-center\">\n<div class=\"min-w-[300px] overflow-x-hidden text-center font-secondary uppercase my-2.5 min-h-[280px] md:min-h-[250px]\">\n<div id=\"content_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Dodgers should trade Lux this offseason, whether it is to the Yankees, Mariners, or someone else. They have a ton of infielders and need a place to ensure Mookie Betts gets in the lineup. Their depth is the strong point of their team but they can also improve their prospect pipeline by trading some of it.<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees would be the best fit for Gavin Lux this offseason. While the two teams did play in the World Series, the Dodgers should not worry about helping New York get better. They need a solid infielder to improve their defense after the embarrassing World Series performance. While Lux is not a great defender, he is an improvement over Gleyber Torres.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose align-center\">\n<div class=\"min-w-[300px] overflow-x-hidden text-center font-secondary uppercase my-2.5 min-h-[280px] md:min-h-[250px]\">\n<div id=\"content_3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While the Mariners could use Lux in their lineup, there are better options to fix their offensive woes. The biggest name of the group is Pete Alonso, the slugging first baseman still available in free agency. While he is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb-rumors-angels-suddenly-emerge-pete-alonso-contenders\">likely to go back to the Mets<\/a>, he would be a great fit for Seattle.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0won the World Series but that has not stopped them from making offseason additions. 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