The Dodgers and Reds have announced a trade sending Gavin Lux to Cincinnati for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and the Reds’ Competitive Balance Round A selection. The competitive balance pick — the only kind of draft choice that can be traded — lands at 37th overall next summer. L.A. general manager Brandon Gomes had downplayed the possibility of trading Lux late last week, but … [Read more...] about Reds Acquire Gavin Lux
Yankees Interested In Luis Arráez, Gavin Lux
The Yankees have already had a busy offseason but aren’t done yet. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that they have had discussions with the Padres about Luis Arráez and the Dodgers about Gavin Lux, with either a possibility to take over the second base job in the Bronx. Jon Morosi of MLB Network says the Mariners, who are known to be looking for infield upgrades, have checked in on … [Read more...] about Yankees Interested In Luis Arráez, Gavin Lux
Dodgers Designate Diego Cartaya For Assignment
The Dodgers designated former top catching prospect Diego Cartaya for assignment. The move opens a 40-man roster spot for Hyeseong Kim, whose three-year deal is official. Cartaya has yet to play in the major leagues, but he’s a bigger name than most players who find themselves in DFA limbo. The Venezuela native was one of the best talents in his amateur signing class and inked … [Read more...] about Dodgers Designate Diego Cartaya For Assignment
Dodgers Still Planning To Use Betts-Lux Middle Infield
The Dodgers added to their middle infield with the signing of KBO second Hyeseong Kim to a three-year contract. That fueled speculation about Los Angeles dealing one of their other infielders. General manager Brandon Gomes downplayed the notion that adding Kim will spur another trade. “I think it’s more that we’re adding a really talented player, and [then we’ll] see where … [Read more...] about Dodgers Still Planning To Use Betts-Lux Middle Infield
Dodgers To Sign Hyeseong Kim
With hours left to go before his posting window closes, Hyeseong Kim and the Dodgers are reportedly in agreement on a three-year deal. The news was originally reported by Korean media outlets (h/t to Daniel Kim) and confirmed by Francys Romero. Jon Heyman of the New York Post was the first to report the financial terms of the contract. Kim will make a guaranteed $12.5MM from … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Sign Hyeseong Kim