The Dodgers fears came true yesterday as it was confirmed that shortstop Gavin Lux did indeed suffer a torn ACL that will officially end his 2023 season.
Of course, the injury happened when Lux stumbled and fell on the basepaths on Monday.
The injury is a significant loss for the Dodgers who had high hopes for Lux this season.
Surgery is scheduled for next week and will be performed by team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
There was a deep sense of sadness around Dodger camp yesterday when the news came out…
“Gavin is obviously crushed. It’s a huge blow,” said manager Dave Roberts. “My heart goes out to him. All of ours does.”
It was very emotional to see Lux get choked up as he spoke about the shocking and sad reality that his season is over before it even began.
The baseball world reacted to the depressing news…
Injuries in sports will always be devastating. You can’t help but feel for Gavin Lux. He was set to take over at shortstop for the Dodgers this year before tearing his ACL in a spring training game. pic.twitter.com/3srdMwX4uv
— Harvester Sports (@HarvesterSports) March 1, 2023
'I think every baseball player’s dream is to play shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, so yeah, I think that’s one of the hardest parts.'
Gavin Lux talks about the heartbreak of his season ending.
Story 🔗https://t.co/PTFG6jFrDt pic.twitter.com/HArysPV5mI— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) February 28, 2023
“This was supposed to be the breakout season for Gavin Lux. He finally got the opportunity to play shortstop. He was putting everything together. Just terrible.”
This was supposed to be the breakout season for Gavin Lux. He finally got the opportunity to play shortstop. He was putting everything together. Just terrible. pic.twitter.com/D9vr2aTv1h
— sky (@GonsolinRBW) February 28, 2023
“Man, we root for our own home teams and hate our rivals but you never want to see a player get injured and go out like that. Blessings to you Gavin Lux and God speed on a healthy recovery.”
Man, we root for our own home teams and hate our rivals but you never want to see a player get injured and go out like that. Blessings to you Gavin Lux and God speed on a healthy recovery ✌🏼❤️✌🏼 https://t.co/utAzHZBW1J
— Smooth Jazz Chisholm Lounge (@PrinceJazz_2) February 28, 2023
“We are rooting for you always Gavin we know 100% you’ll recover and crush it”
Gavin Lux emotional interview on "Freak" torn ACL injury, fights tears on Los Angeles Dodgers Shortstop Dream 😭
We are rooting for you always Gavin 🙏 we know 100% you'll recover and crush it 💪 #dodgers #dodgersST #mlb #baseball pic.twitter.com/hCa93lCHUx
— Dodgers Improbable Baseball (@Dodgers_Podcast) February 28, 2023
“God i feel for him. As someone who has torn there acl and meniscus multiple times. I know generally how he is feeling and its sad to see him almost breaking down.”
God i feel for him. As someone who has torn there acl and meniscus multiple times. I know generally how he is feeling and its sad to see him almost breaking down.
— Nick🇵🇷 (@NicksSadness) February 28, 2023
“Gavin Lux worked his tail off & did everything this offseason to make the most of his opportunity. After talking to him a few times this spring, it was clear to me that he was the man for the job & was going to shine as the Dodgers SS. Speedy recovery,”
Gavin Lux worked his tail off & did everything this offseason to make the most of his opportunity. After talking to him a few times this spring, it was clear to me that he was the man for the job & was going to shine as the Dodgers SS. Speedy recovery, @TheRealGavinLux
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) February 28, 2023
“Poor kid. He’s an extremely talented dude.”
Poor kid. He’s an extremely talented dude
— Robert Flores (@RoFlo) February 28, 2023
“I feel terrible for Gavin! This was a big season for him. He’s a worker- he’ll be back!”
I feel terrible for Gavin! This was a big season for him. He’s a worker- he’ll be back!
— Brandon Wells (@BrandonWells559) February 28, 2023
“Dodgers won’t make the playoffs this year!! Friedman’s plan goes down the drain again.”
https://twitter.com/DannyShazay/status/1630641328072818688
“Freddie Freeman said he text and Facetime with Gavin Lux yesterday. Freeman put his oldest son, Charlie on Facetime to improve Lux’s spirits. #Dodgers“
Freddie Freeman said he text and Facetime with Gavin Lux yesterday. Freeman put his oldest son, Charlie on Facetime to improve Lux's spirits. #Dodgers
— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) February 28, 2023
Dodgers Gavin Lux out for season with a torn ACL pic.twitter.com/AC4TNas5ar
— Benny & the Jets✈ (@Ben_Batres) March 1, 2023