Wisconsin Ties Make Gavin Lux a Must-Get in Josh Hader Trade Talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers were tied for the second-most blown saves in baseball this past year with 29 and came into the offseason looking to acquire a top-tier reliever to pair with Kenley Jansen. Milwaukee Brewers' closer Josh Hader has been spectacular in the these last couple years, and naturally the Dodgers inquired about the two-time All-Star's availability.

However, in order to be able to trade for Hader, the Brewers should require that the Dodgers give up the second-ranked prospect in baseball, Gavin Lux. The 21-year-old Lux is originally from Kenosha, Wisc., and him playing with his hometown team would make the transition seamless for the young star.

Gavin Lux is the most coveted Dodgers player in trade talks. Don’t you think the Brewers, with their unsettled infield, would want the Kenosha, Wis. product in a potential Hader deal? However, belief so far of many is that the Dodgers wouldn’t trade Lux “in any scenario.”
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 17, 2019

Playing for the team he idolized growing up (we presume) would make Lux's ascent to stardom an even better story in Milwaukee. He would get to live near his family and friends, and what little kid doesn't dream about getting called up to bat by the hometown squad?

Lux even admitted to rooting for the Brewers while in the Dodgers minor league system last year.

Kenosha’s Gavin Lux was in the stands at Miller Park for three NLCS games last year, including Gm 7. Now he’s one of four rookies on LA’s playoff roster.

“I wanted the Brewers to win” the Wild Card Game, he said. “I was secretly rooting for them, I think. Would have been cool.” pic.twitter.com/l5Uh0koxUA
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) October 3, 2019

Lux is projected to be an All-Star talent wherever he winds up. However, seeing Lux fulfill his dream and play for Milwaukee would be one hell of a storyline.