An all-world talent who won’t even turn 24 until November would be an incredibly desirable proposition for any team. But, of the seven clubs reported to have met with the young right-hander from Japan, who needs him most?
Despite leaving a perennial postseason contender in the Dodgers for a Reds team that hasn’t won its division since 2012, Gavin Lux finds plenty to like about the move.
The hard-throwing left-hander still holds the Pirates’ single-season strikeout record and ranks among the top 10 in several pitching categories for the club.