Gavin Lux is starting in left field and batting cleanup for the Reds against the Giants on Thursday.

Gavin Lux went 1-for-3 and slugged a solo home run on Friday as the Reds triumphed over the Mariners 5-3 in their Cactus League affair.

Gavin Lux went 1-for-2 with a double, stolen base and a run scored in a losing effort against the Mariners on Sunday.

Reds manager Terry Francona told reporters that Gavin Lux and Jeimer Candelario could open the season in a platoon at third base.