Los Angeles Dodgers: Why Gavin Lux could be traded this winter

1. Room needs to be made if the Dodgers pursue Anthony Rendon

Quite frankly, this is part of the reason why I personally cannot imagine the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Anthony Rendon this winter. The infield is already crowded and the team would have to make another move, such as trading Lux, to sign him.

Rendon would play third and Justin Turner would move to first, something he has already said he would be willing to do. However, that leaves Max Muncy, who is a big part of this offense, without a position.

In trading Lux, the door would be opened for Muncy to move to second and Justin Turner could even move to second as well if he ends up providing a better defensive outlook at the position. Regardless, the Dodgers can fit the entire infield together with Rendon by moving Lux.

And while I do not personally think the Dodgers will pursue Rendon, I would not be surprised. Rendon is someone who has scoffed at the idea of playing into his mid-to-late thirties and a short-term, high AAV deal (like the one they offered to Bryce Harper) is in the cards.

With Justin Turner’s contract expiring after this season, Rendon could be viewed as the replacement option for the three-four years after Turner leaves. The team has the luxury tax space to pay Rendon more per year, it is the long-term commitment that has seemingly always shied the Dodgers away.

However, since Justin Turner only as one more year on his deal, why wouldn’t the Dodgers instead look to move him or Muncy to make move? Well, there is a reason for that.