Gavin Lux

Traded from the Dodgers to the Reds in January 2025, Lux logged a career-high 503 plate appearances while serving as a regular with Cincinnati last season. The former top prospect slashed .282/.361/.400 against right-handed pitching but just .179/.270/.196 against lefties, and he provided little in terms of counting stats, totaling five homers and a lone stolen base across 140 regular-season games. Poor defensive marks hurt his real-world value, but teams like that he takes his walks (career 10.1 BB%) and doesn't go chasing pitches outside the zone. After splitting his time mostly between left field and DH, Lux is now OF-only in many formats, losing second-base eligibility in leagues with a 20-game requirement (17 appearances). The 28-year-old was traded again in January, landing with the Rays in a three-team deal, and he will likely face a stricter platoon role in 2026. He's provided little in terms of power or speed through six major-league seasons with 33 homers and 20 steals in 552 career games. Read Past Outlooks