Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Tuesday morning that shortstop Gavin Lux will miss the 2023 season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
in a trade last month, will “take on the brunt” of playing time at shortstop. Chris Taylor and Mookie Betts will also see more time in the infield now.
Rojas has a strong track record as a defender, but his bat has been in decline over the last couple seasons, including a .236 average last year while he was hampered by right hand and wrist ailments . struggles to adapt to his position defensively, they would no longer be able to rely on Rojas as a safety net.Last season, the 25-year-old former first round pick impressed with a .276 average and power numbers that improved as the year went on.The Dodgers were hoping his development would continue in 2023, potentially helping to soften the blow from losing a critical piece in Turner from last year’s 111-win team.
They could look outside the organization, with veteran big leaguers such as Jurickson Profar and José Iglesias still lingering as unsigned free agents, but Roberts said Tuesday he didn’t think it was an absolute necessity. They could explore the trade market for a shortstop replacement such as Willy Adames or Tim Anderson, though making any deal now might require a substantial overpay with other clubs well aware of their desperate position.
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