The Los Angeles Dodgers made a significant commerce on Monday, sending infielder Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds. In alternate for Lux, the Dodgers are getting outfielder Mike Sirota and a comp decide, as first reported by Ari Alexander. ESPN’s Jeff Passan experiences it’s a Aggressive Steadiness Spherical A decide, which is round No. 37.
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This transfer doesn’t come as a shock, because the Dodgers’ current acquisition of infielder Hyeseong Kim crowded up the crew’s center infield. Kim is a Gold Glove defender at each second base and shortstop from his time within the Korean Baseball Group, and he’ll assume Lux’s spot within the lineup.
As for Lux, he will get a possibility to begin recent in Cincinnati, a crew with a lot decrease expectations than the Dodgers.
Who’s Mike Sirota, Dodgers Return in Gavin Lux Commerce?
Sirota was ranked because the No. 14 prospect within the Reds system, per MLB Pipeline. He was initially drafted by the Dodgers in 2021, however didn’t signal, and as a substitute went to varsity. Now, he’s ending up with the Dodgers in a significant commerce for Lux.
Sirota was chosen within the third spherical of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Reds. The 21-year-old is thought for his velocity and protection. Right here’s a scouting report from MLB.com:
“Lean, athletic and powerful, Sirota has an intriguing assortment of instruments. He has plus bat velocity with glorious bat-to-ball expertise from the appropriate aspect of the plate, although his timing was off for a lot of the spring, retaining him from squaring up the ball as persistently as he has up to now. There’s uncooked energy for him to faucet into — he had 18 homers in his sophomore season — and when mixed together with his plus velocity, he has 20-20 potential on the highest stage.
“That velocity makes Sirota a reliable longterm heart fielder. He makes good reads and routes and has a tick-above-average arm besides, together with his all-around instruments and make-up giving the Reds confidence he can rediscover his consistency.”
The Dodgers will now be taking an opportunity on the 6-foot-3 teen.
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