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Rays Place Gavin Lux on Injured Reserve, Delaying Debut

3/23/2026

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The Tampa Bay Rays place Gavin Lux on injured reserve with a right shoulder impingement, delaying his 2026 debut after spring training.
Richie Palacios will take Lux's spot on the Rays' opening day roster.
Lux was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in January as part of a three-team trade.
Lux is a two-time World Series champion who signed a one-year contract worth $5.525 million.

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The Tampa Bay Rays place Gavin Lux on injured reserve with a right shoulder impingement, delaying his 2026 debut after spring training.
Richie Palacios will take Lux's spot on the Rays' opening day roster.
Lux was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in January as part of a three-team trade.
Lux is a two-time World Series champion who signed a one-year contract worth $5.525 million.