Just In: Dodgers President React to Gavin Lux Being Removed as LA’s Shortstop

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that superstar Mookie Betts would be taking over at the shortstop position going forward. This comes after Roberts wouldn’t commit to Gavin Lux being the team’s shortstop following some poor defense during his early Cactus League games.

Lux is coming back from a torn ACL, but the Dodgers don’t have time to waste. They are all-in on winning baseball games, so Lux will now be moved over to second base for the time being.

This is a move that has been talked about a lot recently, with fans potentially wanting a change. Now that it’s here, here are some of the better reactions to the move.

Most seemed to like the move, crediting Betts for his willingness to switch positions again. Betts switched from right field to second base early in the offseason