Shortly after the news of Gavin Lux's transfer from the U.S. came out, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially recognized his trade.메이저놀이터

On the afternoon of the 7th (Korea Standard Time), the Los Angeles Dodgers said goodbye, "Thank you Gavin," posting a picture of Gavin on its official SNS.

It is a quick decision three days after recruiting Kim Hye-sung.

MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League Baseball (MLB), reported on the day, "The Dodgers sent Lux to Cincinnati through a trade. Instead, they have received the 37th draft pick with Mike Cirota, a promising player."

He seemed to strengthen his infield depth by recruiting Kim Hye-sung, but he traded his top rookie draft player (20th overall) to Cincinnati in 2016.

Lux made his big league debut in 2019 and played in 412 games in five seasons with a batting average of 0.252, 28 homers, 155 RBIs, 194 runs and 19 steals, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.709.

He failed to play in the 2023 season due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and returned last year.

Lux's departure to Cincinnati must be good news for Kim. The Dodgers' infield team this year was expected to consist of second baseman Lux, shortstop Mookie Betts, and third baseman Max Muncy. So Lux's departure is good news for Kim.

"Dodgers Nation" also reported that the Dodgers has increased its infield depth with the addition of Kim Hye-sung. Kim Hye-sung is a second baseman and shortstop in the KBO league who won the Golden Glove. He will take the place of Lux."

Dodger Nation pointed out Kim Hye-sung as an alternative to Lux, but Kim Hye-sung has not yet dominated the main competition.

The main competition signal disappeared as the biggest competitor left, but it only changed to a yellow signal. There is no silk road in front of Kim Hye-sung.

The Dodgers have backup resources such as infield multi-in Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor, who can stay inside and outside. They are also aiming for Lux's vacancy.

In addition, Tommy Hyun-soo Edman, who was selected as the Dodgers' main center fielder this year, can also enter the infield at any time.

In reality, Kim Hye-sung is likely to play as a utility that doubles as a second base and shortstop.

To fill Lux's vacancy, however, Kim will have more opportunities at spring camps and exhibition games. He has ample room to be selected as a starting member of the regular season.