Yasiel Puig Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yasiel Puig.
Latest On Yasiel Puig
2020/03/latest-on-yasiel-puig-2.htmlThe Major League Baseball season is set to open in just a few weeks, and outfielder Yasiel Puig surprisingly remains without a job. … Could a return to Southern California, where he played and sometimes thrived in Los Angeles from 2013-18, be in the offing? The Angels have at least "considered" signing Puig, though "not too seriously," Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times writes.
Quick Hits: Puig, Arbitration Process, Royals, Montgomery
2020/02/quick-hits-puig-arbitration-process-royals-montgomery.htmlThe status of top remaining free agent Yasiel Puig remains up in the air as Spring Training baseball kicks off today. … Puig hit .267/.327/.458 across 611 plate appearances with the Reds and Indians with 24 home runs and 84 RBIs.
Latest On Yasiel Puig
2020/02/latest-on-yasiel-puig.htmlFEBRUARY 7: Yasiel Puig has been the top dog on the free agent market for over a week now. … TODAY: Negotiations between the Giants and Puig are "all but dead," according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Who Signs First, Yasiel Puig Or Brock Holt?
2020/02/who-signs-first-yasiel-puig-or-brock-holt.htmlWe look back at all these signings and the nonstop array of misses in our -- okay, my -- set of picks in the free agent prediction contest, only two players remain available, both former All-Stars: the controversial Yasiel Puig (37th in our rankings) and longtime Red Sox utilityman Brock Holt (41st). … Jeff Todd examined Puig's market earlier this week, listing a wide range of teams that could still be speculative fits for the outfielder.
And Then There Was One
2020/01/and-then-there-was-one.htmlSo with Nick Castellanos leaving the board yesterday, we can now official declare: this year, the Big Name Yet To Sign is Yasiel Puig. … His days as a true star with the Dodgers are distant memories now, but Puig has mostly been productive outside of a poor stretch with the Reds to open the 2019 season.
Avila: Tigers Could Still Add An Outfielder
2020/01/tigers-rumors-outfielder-yasiel-puig.htmlAsked about Yasiel Puig, however, Avila indicated that the longtime Dodger is "not a priority" for the Detroit organization.
Marcell Ozuna Reportedly Turned Down Multi-Year Offers
2020/01/marcell-ozuna-reportedly-turned-down-multi-year-offers.htmlThat's probably good news for Nicholas Castellanos and Yasiel Puig.
Quick Hits: Cubs, Bryant, Tigers, Puig, Mets, Dellin
2020/01/quick-hits-cubs-bryant-tigers-puig-mets-dellin.htmlIf free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig ends up scoring a multiyear contract, which is far from a sure thing, it's "unlikely" the Tigers will be the team that gives it to him, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com writes.
Outfield Market Notes: Akiyama, Puig, Dickerson
2019/12/outfield-market-notes-akiyama-puig-dickerson.htmlElsewhere among outfielders, the Marlins remain interested in Yasiel Puig.
Latest On Yasiel Puig, White Sox
2019/12/latest-on-yasiel-puig-white-sox.htmlThe White Sox have reportedly been in talks with free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig, but the team's not pushing to sign him, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. … Puig (or any other high-profile free-agent corner outfielder) looked like a logical match for the White Sox when the offseason began several weeks ago.
Outfield Rumors: Puig, ChiSox, Castellanos, Giants, Cardinals
2019/12/outfield-rumors-puig-chisox-castellanos-giants-cardinals.htmlThe White Sox were known to have continued interest in Nicholas Castellanos, and MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter) adds that Chicago has also been in talks with free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig. … Puig could fit this description, and could potentially still be a target for the Sox on a one-year deal.
Marlins Met With Yasiel Puig
2019/12/marlins-met-with-yasiel-puig-rumors-avisail-garcia-corey-dickerson.htmlAs they continue to pursue outfield pop, the Marlins held a meeting recently with free agent Yasiel Puig, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter). … Puig seems to be a fascinating target for the Miami organization.
Marlins Notes: Park Dimensions, Outfield, Catcher, Villar, Aguilar
2019/12/marlins-rumors-yasiel-puig-steven-souza.htmlFrisaro lists Avisail Garcia and Yasiel Puig as potential fits for the club, whereas Nicholas Castellanos, another appealing target, is likelier to secure a lengthier pact. … Puig, of course, has a long and checkered history with manager Don Mattingly dating back to the pair's days with the Dodgers, although presumably if talks between the two sides begin in earnest, they'll work to bury whatever hard feelings (if any) still exist.
Suspensions Issued After Pirates/Reds Brawl
2019/08/suspensions-issued-after-piratesreds-brawl.htmlIndians' Yasiel Puig (then a member of the Reds), three games…
Reds Acquire Trevor Bauer In 3-Team Deal With Indians, Padres
2019/07/reds-to-acquire-trevor-bauer-in-3-team-deal.htmlThe Indians have traded star right-hander Trevor Bauer to the Reds, who sent back right fielder Yasiel Puig and lefty pitching prospect Scott Moss. … Amazingly, the finishing touch on Puig's brief Reds career was his involvement in a dust-up with the Pirates, which actually went down after the trade agreement was reached.
Latest On Yasiel Puig
2019/07/braves-have-shown-interest-in-yasiel-puig.html6:45pm: The Braves, known to be on the lookout for outfield help, have shown interest in the Reds' Yasiel Puig, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. … 7:05pm: There are "mixed opinions" in regards to Atlanta's interest, per Heyman, who names the Indians and Rays as teams that seem to be eyeing Puig.
Yasiel Puig, Scooter Gennett Among Reds Who Are “In Play”
2019/07/yasiel-puig-scooter-gennett-among-reds-who-are-in-play.htmlAlong with the previously reported Raisel Iglesias and Tanner Roark, Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig and second baseman Scooter Gennett are "in play" as Wednesday's trade deadline nears, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required). … It would be logical to deal anyone who's down to his last year of control, which includes Roark, Puig and Gennett.
Reds GM Nick Krall On Deadline Approach, Yasiel Puig
2019/07/reds-gm-nick-krall-on-deadline-approach-yasiel-puig.htmlOne key for the Reds is the play of pending free agent Yasiel Puig, who has been on a welcome tear at the plate. … "He's been great," Krall said of Puig, calling the occasionally polarizing performer "a great teammate" and "high-energy guy" for the…
Free Agent Stock Watch: Yasiel Puig
2019/06/free-agent-stock-watch-yasiel-puig.htmlThe club swung multiple noteworthy deals, including a swap with the Dodgers in which they netted outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp and left-hander Alex Wood. … That leaves Puig, who was perhaps the Reds' biggest acquisition of the offseason.
Injury Notes: Astros, Puig, Yankees, Rosenthal
2019/05/injury-notes-astros-puig-yankees-rosenthal.htmlReds outfielder Yasiel Puig is hoping to avoid an IL stint after suffering a sprained right shoulder Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes. … Puig incurred the injury against his former team, the Dodgers, on a leaping catch, though he doesn't think it'll lead to an absence from Cincinnati's lineup.
MLB Announces Archer, Puig Suspensions
2019/04/mlb-announces-archer-puig-suspensions.htmlCincinnati outfielder Yasiel Puig received a two-game suspension while skipper David Bell will sit out one contest. … It is not yet clear whether Archer will appeal, but Puig and Bell are planning to begin serving their bans…
NL Notes: Arenado, Pirates, Puig, Walker
2019/01/nl-notes-arenado-pirates-puig-walker.htmlNew Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was primarily a right fielder with the Dodgers, but he said Wednesday evening that he'll be prepared to play center field if his new organization asks him to do so, writes Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. … Puig won't hesitate to play either outfield spot and said his primary focus is on being in the lineup on a daily basis and helping a rebuilt Reds roster push for a postseason berth.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: National League
2019/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-national-league-2.htmlYasiel Puig has struck a $9.7MM deal with his new team, the Reds, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon (via Twitter).
MLBTR Poll: Who Won The Dodgers/Reds Trade?
2018/12/mlbtr-poll-who-won-the-dodgersreds-trade.htmlIn case you missed it, the deal sent the quartet of Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood, and Kyle Farmer, plus $7MM cash to the Reds in exchange for Homer Bailey and two prospects: Josiah Gray and Jeter Downs, the Reds' 13th and 8th ranked prospects, respectively, per Fangraphs. … Under different circumstances, Williams might be praised for not handcuffing the team with future payroll obligations, but given that this deal feels in part driven by Cincinnati's inability to attract major free agents, the one-year contracts of Puig, Kemp and Wood only highlights the lack of guaranteed long-term value in the return.
Reaction & Analysis: The Dodgers/Reds Trade
2018/12/reaction-analysis-the-dodgersreds-trade.htmlThe Dodgers and Reds joined forces on a fascinating seven-player swap on Friday that saw Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, Kyle Farmer, and $7MM in cash considerations go to Cincinnati for Homer Bailey and prospects Jeter Downs and Josiah Gray. … Puig and Wood represent upgrades on paper, though both players come with their share of question marks, and Law argues that the Reds would benefit using Kemp solely as a backup while Jesse Winker gets everyday action in left left.