The Cincinnati Reds didn’t just trade Gavin Lux. They traded away a safety net — and in doing so, they made one roster weakness impossible to ignore.
Second base is suddenly a “don’t blink” situation. Don’t be mistaken, Matt McLain is still the guy. When he’s on the field, he’s a tone-setter. But the moment you start talking about the depth behind McLain, the Reds’ middle-infield plan starts to feel less like depth and more like vibes.
With Lux gone, the Reds are left staring at a thin list of realistic options. Edwin Arroyo is talented, but he hasn’t played above the minors.