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2026 Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Gavin Lux spent 2025 as a steady but low-ceiling utility option for the Cincinnati Reds. While he managed to stay on the field for 140 games, his fantasy output was muted; he slashed .269/.350/.374 with a 102 wRC+, proving to be a league-average hitter with excellent on-base skills but minimal power (5 HR) or speed (3 SB). Defensively, he was a man without a true home, splitting time between DH, left field, and sporadic infield appearances. His value came almost entirely from his plate discipline (11.1% BB rate), as he failed to generate the counting stats necessary to be a standard mixed-league starter.

Entering 2026, Lux’s fantasy stock sees a slight uptick following his January trade to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays have immediately installed him as their primary second baseman, providing him with the everyday defensive role he lacked in Cincinnati. While he is unlikely to suddenly develop significant power, the guaranteed volume atop or near the middle of a smart Rays lineup makes him a viable late-round target in points leagues or OBP formats. Managers should view him as a safe floor play—a source of empty batting average and OBP who won't hurt you, but unlikely to win you a week on his own.