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"He's Electric, Man" - Newest Red Gavin Lux Excited About Opportunity to Play with Elly De La Cruz

Lux was traded to the Reds on Monday.

Greg Kuffner

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) fields a ball in the second inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) fields a ball in the second inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Gavin Lux had a lot of emotions when he found out he was traded from the Dodgers to the Reds on Monday night.

Lux went appeared on MLB Network's Hot Stove on Wednesday to discuss being traded to the Reds, discuss what he learned in his time with the Dodgers, getting to play with Elly De La Cruz, and more.

"I had a lot of emotions," Lux said on MLB Network's Hot Stove. "You're excited. You're nervous. It's a new place. The last nine or ten years with the Dodgers is the only thing I've ever known. It's a lot of emotions, but I am excited to get over there and get with that group of guys. There is a lot of really good, young talent, and I am excited to help them win in any way I can."

Lux learned a lot from being with the Dodgers over the years and was always impressed with the organization's preparation.

"Man, these guys put a lot into the preparation and going over the analytics of the pitchers," Lux said. "I think that is a big thing that I learned was how to go through that data and use what I want, and whatever I am getting from the data, how can I use it and how can it help me."

The 27-year-old said Clayton Kershaw texted him and said he's going to love playing for Reds' manager Terry Francona.

"Actually, Kersh texted me and said man, you're going to love Tito, he's the best. Obviously, we all know how respected Tito is as a manager and what he's done as a manager. It doesn't get much better than that so I am excited to get around him, talk baseball with him, and try to learn as much as I can. That's a Hall of Fame manager right there."

When asked about getting the chance to play with Elly De La Cruz. Lux referred to the young superstar as "electric."

"He's electric, man," Lux said. "That's about as dynamic as an athlete as you can get in baseball. I think when we played them in Dodger Stadium earlier last year, he stole like four or five bases. You can't walk him because he steals second, and then once he gets on second, he steals third. We were like we have got to keep this guy off the bases because he is a problem right now...I am excited to see him play every day because that's about a high of a ceiling as a baseball player as you can get."

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Greg Kuffner
GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.

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