Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux suffered what looked to be a devastating injury yesterday in Los Angeles’ spring training game against the Padres.
While running from second to third base, Lux’s right knee buckled and he stumbled to the ground in pain.
Lux told manager Dave Roberts that he “heard something pop” on the outer part of his knee.
The Dodgers are awaiting MRI results…
“As a player, you’re thinking the worst,” Roberts said. “But we don’t know a whole lot right now. I think right now we’re just hoping it’s more benign and not anything substantial.”
Roberts continued: “Obviously a guy that you’re expected to start at shortstop, for him to miss any time is not good. I don’t want to jump to any conclusions yet until we get the testing results, but it’s really unfortunate, because Gavin has done a lot to get ready for this spring and this season.”
Lux, 25, was set to make the switch from second base to shortstop to take over for the departed Trea Turner.
There’s no doubt he’s a key piece to the Dodgers lineup and if the injury ends up being as bad as feared, it will be an enormous blow for LA…
Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux had to be carted off after suffering a right leg injury. Sucks to see this happen in Spring Training pic.twitter.com/vV54uNTrrW
— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) February 27, 2023
The human leg should not bend in that direction… Prayers for Gavin Lux.🙏 #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/RkBiDnXJP7
— Bleednblue (@BleednblueJohn) February 27, 2023
Dave Roberts said the #Dodgers don’t know the severity of Gavin Lux’s knee injury yet. He’s going to get an MRI right now pic.twitter.com/sO7oQk21qK
— Jack Harris (@Jack_A_Harris) February 27, 2023
The baseball world reacted to the unfortunate news…
“Bro I think he tore his acl.”
Bro I think he tore his acl
— Adam (@undeadambience) February 28, 2023
“It didn’t take long for the Dodgers to become the walking wounded! I hope it’s not serious.”
It didn’t take long for the Dodgers to become the walking wounded! I hope it’s not serious.
— BARRY BESSER (@bbesser502) February 27, 2023
“Hoping the best for Gavin Lux. One of my favorite dodgers and players in baseball. Met him and had a 10 minute conversation with him after a post op for one of my surgeries I had. He’s such a good dude so I hope his knee is ok and he recovers quickly.”
Hoping the best for Gavin Lux. One of my favorite dodgers and players in baseball. Met him and had a 10 minute conversation with him after a post op for one of my surgeries I had. He’s such a good dude so I hope his knee is ok and he recovers quickly.
— thebonafidescrub (@bonafidescrub03) February 28, 2023
“Doesn’t matter if he’s a Dodger, still a human being. hope Gavin Lux is ok.”
Doesn't matter if he's a Dodger, still a human being. hope Gavin Lux is ok.
— Friar_Ball 🤎💛 (@friar_ball) February 27, 2023
“At least the #Dodgers still have Miguel Rojas or Chris Taylor to start at SS. Looks more and more that Hayward will get a spot if Lux is done for the season.”
At least the #Dodgers still have Miguel Rojas or Chris Taylor to start at SS. Looks more and more that Hayward will get a spot if Lux is done for the season.
— Alex Alvarez (@iamalexalvarez) February 27, 2023
Dodgers season after Lux injury pic.twitter.com/SfNjFfOoPt
— Jake (@MarkPriorRBW) February 27, 2023