Yasiel Puig Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yasiel Puig.
Reds Acquire Kemp, Puig & Wood From Dodgers For Homer Bailey, Prospects
2018/12/report-dodgers-reds-finalizing-a-significant-trade.htmlVeterans Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig, and Alex Wood are all heading to Cincinnati, along with catcher/infielder Kyle Farmer and $7MM. … The Dodgers' cash and luxury tax savings are boosted yet further by moving Puig and Wood, though certainly both of those players are positive-value assets, even as they enter their final seasons of arbitration eligibility.
Quick Hits: Kikuchi, Grandal, Dodgers, Angels, Mets, Puig
2018/12/quick-hits-kikuchi-grandal-angels-mets-puig.htmlYasiel Puig in a Giants uniform? The idea isn't as outlandish as it sounds, as Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle notes that new Giants GM Farhan Zaidi is "is open to dealing with his old team," the Dodgers. … Perhaps for this reason, there haven't been any whispers about the Giants targeting Puig, though there is something of a fit on paper.
Trade Candidate Faceoff: Yasiel Puig Vs. Nicholas Castellanos
2018/12/trade-candidate-faceoff-yasiel-puig-vs-nicholas-castellanos.htmlFor at least the past year, a pair of right fielders - the Dodgers' Yasiel Puig and the Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos - have been among the majors' biggest potential trade chips. … Neither player has gone anywhere to this point, but it now looks like only a matter of time before both Puig and Castellanos don new uniforms.
Dodgers “Actively” Attempting To Trade Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp
2018/12/dodgers-actively-attempting-to-trade-yasiel-puig-matt-kemp.html10:27pm: The Dodgers are "actively" attempting to trade either or both of Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. … TODAY: Aside from Puig, the Dodgers and Reds have also discussed Alex Wood in trade talks, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand tweets, though Feinsand's source says "nothing serious at this point" has developed.
Trade Rumors: Santana, Rockies, Reds, Puig, Ender, Rangers, Mets, Nats
2018/12/trade-rumors-santana-rockies-reds-puig-ender-rangers-mets-nats.htmlThe Dodgers and Reds have had "multiple" trade discussions involving outfielder Yasiel Puig and other players, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. … Puig's "in play," as are other Dodgers outfielders and some of their pitchers, per Rosenthal, who notes that they'd like to clear payroll in order to make room for other potential acquisitions.
Trade/FA Rumors: Braves, M’s, Haniger, Mets, Puig, Yanks, Lynn
2018/12/tradefa-rumors-braves-ms-haniger-mets-puig-yanks-lynn.htmlWith Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig possibly on the outs in Los Angeles, the Mets figure to at least inquire on the 28-year-old, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. … Puig would give the Mets another right-handed outfielder, which is on general manager Brodie Van Wagenen's wish list, without having to make a long-term commitment.
West Notes & Rumors: Dodgers, Puig, Kemp, Rox, Rangers
2018/12/west-notes-rumors-dodgers-puig-kemp-rox-rangers.htmlYasiel Puig has been popular in trade rumors dating back to 2016, but the Dodgers have nonetheless retained the outfielder to this point. … The Dodgers limited Puig's playing time against left-handed pitchers in 2018, which has left him "disgruntled," "distrustful of management" and "open" to playing for another team, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times writes.
Dodgers, Indians Have Reportedly Discussed Trade Scenarios Involving Corey Kluber
2018/11/corey-kluber-trade-rumors-dodgers-indians.htmlSpecifically, one iteration involves both Corey Kluber and Yasiel Puig, per Morosi, though it's clear that there are still some gaps to be filled in with regard to that specific package, as there's no logical scenario in which Puig is any sort of centerpiece to a Kluber trade. … In fact, while the Indians have obvious outfield needs, it's difficult to see a player as expensive as Puig being a prime target to fill that need.
Trade Deadline Retrospective: Harper, Astros, Garcia, Nats, Puig
2018/11/trade-deadline-retrospective-harper-astros-garcia-nats-puig.htmlIt appears this offer, which reportedly included outfielder Yasiel Puig at its center, was nixed at the front office level, though it's certainly plausible that previous ownership mandates were a significant factor in the team's eventual refusal to depart with the star. … Puig, certainly, would have been an intriguing return for just over a month's use of Harper - the 27-year-old has had his share of on-field dustups, to be sure, but has remained a force at the plate: in an odd reverse split, the polarizing Cuban has put up a 142 wRC+ against right-handed pitching the last two seasons, good for 12th among qualifiers in baseball during that span, and is under team control through the 2019 season.
Yasiel Puig Receives Two-Game Suspension
2018/08/yasiel-puig-receives-two-game-suspension.htmlDodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was slapped with a two-game suspension and a fine for his role in a recent dust-up with the Giants. … Officially, Puig was suspended for "fighting and inciting a bench-clearing incident." Those interested in seeing the video and some of the reactions from those two players will want to click this link.
Dodgers Place Yasiel Puig On DL, Promote Andrew Toles
2018/07/dodgers-place-yasiel-puig-on-dl-promote-andrew-toles.html6:53pm: The Dodgers have placed outfielder Yasiel Puig on the 10-day disabled list, as was expected after he departed last night's game with an evident injury to his side. … 7:17pm: Puig is expected to be down for "a few weeks," per skipper Dave Roberts (via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, on Twitter).
Quick Hits: Puig, Sandoval, G. Hernandez, Indians, Mets
2018/07/quick-hits-puig-sandoval-hernandez-indians-mets.htmlDodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig departed tonight's game after experiencing pain in his side during an at-bat. … Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group, the team is calling it a "right intercostal oblique strain." It's not clear yet how much time Puig will miss (particularly since the intercostals and obliques are completely different muscles), but he seems likely to require a DL stint.
Injury Notes: Price, O’Day, Dodgers, Neshek, Karns
2018/05/david-price-carpal-tunnel-red-sox.htmlTony Cingrani hit the DL due to shoulder inflammation, while Yasiel Puig was activated from the DL. … The 27-year-old Puig is off to an ugly start through 96 plate appearances in 2018, hitting .193/.250/.250 without a home run.
NL Notes: Dodgers, Mets, Braves, Padres, Giants
2018/05/nl-notes-dodgers-mets-braves-padres-giants.htmlDodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig is slated to go on a rehab assignment Monday and come off the disabled list Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com tweets. … It has been a short stay on the DL for Puig, who suffered a hip pointer and a bruised foot on April 28.
Dodgers Place Yasiel Puig On DL
2018/04/dodgers-place-yasiel-puig-on-dl.htmlThe Dodgers will place outfielder Yasiel Puig on the 10-day disabled list, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times tweets. … Puig's 25-man spot will go to right-hander Brock Stewart, whom the Dodgers have recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
West Notes: Myers, Ohtani, Haniger, Puig
2018/04/west-notes-myers-ohtani-haniger-puig.htmlThe X-rays on Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig's left foot came back negative, Andy McCullough of the LA Times was among those to tweet. … Puig fouled a ball off his foot in the first game of the team's doubleheader in San Francisco on Saturday, which led to fear about his status and paved the way for hyped outfield prospect Alex Verdugo to start in the second contest.
NL Notes: Puig, Straily, Reds, Brewers, Mets
2018/04/nl-notes-puig-straily-reds-brewers-mets.htmlDodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig will go for X-rays after fouling a ball off his left foot Saturday and leaving the team's game against the Giants, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times was among those to report. … An injury to Puig could open the door for highly touted outfield prospect Alex Verdugo, who McCullough notes is on the Dodgers' taxi squad for their doubleheader in San Francisco.
Yasiel Puig Hires Beverly Hills Sports Council
2018/04/yasiel-puig-hires-beverly-hills-sports-council.htmlTwo months after the Wasserman agency announced that it had "terminated" its relationship with Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, the Beverly Hills Sports Council announced that Puig has signed on with them. … Agents Dan Horwits and Cesar Suarez will serve as Puig's representatives, per the release.
Heyman’s Latest: Arrieta, Lucroy, Tigers, Puig, Gordon, K-Rod, Acuna
2018/04/heymans-latest-arrieta-lucroy-tigers-puig-gordon-k-rod-acuna.htmlSpeaking of agents, Yasiel Puig has been in talks with "several agencies" about representation since the Wasserman agency cut ties with the Dodgers outfielder in February. … Puig has also been considering having one of his current financial advisors represent him, though the MLBPA has "strongly advised" Puig to work with an established agency.
Wasserman Agency Terminates Relationship With Yasiel Puig
2018/02/wasserman-agency-terminates-relationship-with-yasiel-puig.htmlThe Wasserman agency announced Wednesday that it has "terminated" its relationship with Yasiel Puig. … The news, obviously, comes as a surprise given that Puig is a fairly high-profile client that stands to receive a raise on his $7.5MM salary next winter, via arbitration, before reaching free agency as a 28-year-old upon conclusion of the 2019 season.
AL East Notes: Bradley Jr., Yankees, Frazier, Orioles
2018/01/red-sox-trade-rumors-jackie-bradley-dodgers-yasiel-puig.htmlThe Dodgers approached the Red Sox earlier this offseason about a trade that would've sent Yasiel Puig to Boston in exchange for Jackie Bradley Jr., reports Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. … The Sox, valuing Bradley's elite glove and extra year of control (three years to Puig's two), "quickly" declined the offer, and talks between the two sides never went beyond that stage.
NL Notes: Dickey, Finnegan, Puig, Marlins
2017/10/nl-notes-ra-dickey-braves-may-retire-finnegan-puig-marlins.htmlScott Miller of Bleacher Report profiles the renaissance of Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig. … Sources tell Miller that the relationship between Puig and former skipper Don Mattingly was broken beyond repair," but it seems a second chance under new manager Dave Roberts has paid dividends for all involved -- even if it took some time for that to come to fruition.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Cueto, Puig, Adams, Blevins, Chatwood
2017/06/rosenthals-latest-cueto-puig-adams-blevins-chatwood.htmlThe offseason trade buzz about Yasiel Puig has died down since he is playing well, so it doesn't seem like the Dodgers would move the controversial outfielder unless they get full value in return. … Interestingly, Rosenthal notes that Puig's clubhouse reputation is still a work in progress, as "many" Dodgers teammates view Puig "as…
Quick Hits: Manship, Rays, Miller, Dodgers, Puig
2017/01/quick-hits-manship-rays-miller-dodgers-puig.htmlDodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig's demotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City last season "was not a good experience," he told Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. … Puig acknowledged that he was at fault for it, though, per Plunkett (Twitter links).
Dodgers Notes: Turner, Jansen, Second Base, Puig, Thompson
2017/01/dodgers-notes-turner-jansen-second-base-puig-thompson.htmlAs the pair explains, they were in Curacao for Jansen's wedding along with teammates Yasiel Puig and Scott Van Slyke and hadn't discussed baseball for the first several days of the trip. … MLB.com's Austin Laymance was also on-hand, and he writes that Friedman offered plenty of praise for Puig and spoke of the outfielder as a piece of the team's future.