On Thursday, about 170 players across Major League Baseball attempted to negotiate their upcoming salaries for the 2026 season ahead of the arbitration deadline. The Cincinnati Reds had 11 players in line for a raise heading into next season, but Gavin Lux's situation is arguably the most curious among them.
The Reds infielder reportedly settled for $5.525 million, which represents a $2 million increase from the $3.325 million Lux made last season. The former Los Angeles Dodgers' shortstop put up a solid, but unspectacular stat line in 2025, hitting .269/.350/.374 across 503 plate appearances.