Yasiel Puig Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yasiel Puig.
Market Notes: CBA, Astros, Encarnacion, Napoli, Cubs-Sox, Puig, A’s, Greinke, Bucs
2016/12/market-notes-cba-impact-astros-encarnacion-beltran-rumors-napoli-suitors-red-sox-indians-rangers-puig-dodgers-athletics-center-greinke-trade-pirates.htmlThe Dodgers are still open to considering trades involving outfielder Yasiel Puig, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times recently noted on Twitter.
Quick Hits: White Sox, Dodgers, Twins, Yankees, Orioles
2016/11/quick-hits-white-sox-dodgers-yankees-orioles.htmlMeanwhile, the White Sox like several Dodgers - outfielder Yasiel Puig and prospects Cody Bellinger, Alex Verdugo, Jose DeLeon and Willie Calhoun - so it seems the two sides could line up for some sort of deal this offseason.
Yasiel Puig Will Not Opt Into Arbitration
2016/11/yasiel-puig-contract-will-not-opt-into-arbitration.htmlDodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has elected to keep his guarantee over the following two seasons rather than opting into arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports on Twitter. … In Puig's case, his original free agent deal provides that he'll earn $6.5MM this year and $7.5MM next.
Heyman’s Latest: Dodgers, Puig-Braun, CarGo, Cespedes, EE, Santana, Red Sox, Mariners
2016/09/heymans-latest-dodgers-puig-braun-cargo-cespedes-ee-santana-red-sox-mariners.htmlHeyman pushes back on recent reports suggesting that the Dodgers nearly shipped Yasiel Puig to the Brewers as part of a package to acquire Ryan Braun.
Puig-Braun Blockbuster Nearly Occurred, Likely To Be Revisited
2016/09/yasiel-puig-ryan-braun-trade-blockbuster-nearly-august-almost-revisit-offseason-dodgers-brewers-rumors.htmlWe heard recently that the Dodgers and Brewers had worked on an August trade that would have sent Yasiel Puig to Milwaukee in exchange for fellow outfielder Ryan Braun. … One iteration of the talks would have packaged Puig with righty Brandon McCarthy and a pair of prospects, as MLB.com's Adam McCalvy recently reported.
Cafardo’s Latest: Sox, Dozier, Votto, Jays, Puig, Braun
2016/09/cafardos-latest-sox-dozier-votto-jays-puig-braun.htmlThe Brewers and Dodgers are likely to revisit talks centering on outfielders Ryan Braun and Yasiel Puig in the offseason, a Dodgers source told Cafardo. … Los Angeles placed Puig on revocable waivers in August, and the Brewers won the claim.
Brewers Won Claim For Yasiel Puig; Trade Talks Involved Ryan Braun
2016/09/brewers-won-claim-for-yasiel-puig-trade-talks-involved-ryan-braun.htmlThe Brewers were the team that won the claim for Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter links). … Los Angeles was not interested in parting with Puig unless it obtained a "better player" in the swap, per Rosenthal.
Dodgers To Recall Yasiel Puig, Send Clayton Kershaw Out For Rehab Start
2016/09/dodgers-to-recall-yasiel-puig-send-clayton-kershaw-out-for-rehab-start.htmlThe club will recall Yasiel Puig at some point this weekend, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports on Twitter. … Puig's return to the majors promises to be an interesting storyline to follow over the coming weeks and beyond.
Dodgers Likely To Pull Back Yasiel Puig From Waivers
2016/08/dodgers-pull-back-yasiel-puig-waivers-trade-rumors.html1:23pm: The Dodgers will pull back outfielder Yasiel Puig after he was claimed on revocable waivers, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). … 6:20pm: Heyman clarifies that the deadline to reach a Puig trade is technically tomorrow afternoon, but a trade is "very unlikely" at this juncture (Twitter link).
Yasiel Puig Claimed On Revocable Waivers; Likelihood Of Deal Unknown
2016/08/yasiel-puig-claimed-on-revocable-waivers-likelihood-of-deal-unknown.html4:05pm: Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has been claimed on revocable waivers, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag reports on Twitter. … 9:40pm: USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports (via Twitter) that the White Sox attempted to claim Puig, but he did not make it to them on waivers.
Dodgers Place Yasiel Puig On Revocable Waivers
2016/08/dodgers-place-yasiel-puig-on-revocable-waivers.htmlThe Dodgers have placed outfielder Yasiel Puig on revocable trade waivers, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal (Twitter link). … While Rosenthal expects someone to claim Puig, he points out (on Twitter) that a trade is likelier to occur in the offseason.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Dodgers, Brewers, Braun, Puig, D-backs
2016/08/rosenthals-latest-dodgers-brewers-braun-puig-d-backs.htmlAs of now, the Dodgers have not placed outfielder Yasiel Puig on revocable waivers this month, making him ineligible for a trade, notes Rosenthal (video link). … Even if Puig does end up on waivers in the month's final days, the Dodgers are likelier to move him during the offseason when they can negotiate with the rest of the league instead of just one team.
Heyman’s Latest: Puig, Turner, Braun, Votto, Weaver, Holliday, Howard, Crawford, Victorino
2016/08/heymans-latest-puig-turner-braun-votto-weaver-holliday-howard-crawford-victorino.htmlHe also drops a note on the demoted Yasiel Puig, who is not only demolishing Triple-A pitching, but is drawing great reviews for his attitude. … Heyman reported further on Puig earlier today, explaining that the Dodgers have fielded interest in trade talks, but mostly have been spurning efforts by rival organizations to get him on the cheap.
Cafardo’s Latest: Moreland, Leon, Red Sox, Gomez, Puig
2016/08/cafardos-latest-moreland-leon-red-sox-gomez-puig.htmlYasiel Puig "is considered toxic at the moment" and it seems unlikely that another team will take him off the Dodgers' hands. … One Dodgers official isn't entirely closing the door on Puig remaining in L.A., saying "At some point, the talent, the maturity is going to take hold.
Heyman’s Latest: Managers, White Sox, Yunel, Dodgers, Puig, Norris, Rangers
2016/08/heymans-latest-managers-white-sox-yunel-dodgers-puig-norris-rangers.htmlOne executive from a non-Dodgers club opined to Heyman that no team will claim Yasiel Puig if and when he's placed on revocable waivers and added, "...if they do, they're going to get him." Furthermore, Heyman writes that it isn't likely that Puig will rejoin the Dodgers at any point this season, as he has "turned off" many of his teammates. … It seems difficult to fathom that the Dodgers wouldn't bring him back in the month of September when rosters expand, but we'll find out in just a few weeks -- if Puig isn't dealt first.
Quick Hits: Tigers, Kinsler, Dodgers, Puig
2016/08/quick-hits-tigers-kinsler-dodgers-puig.htmlDodgers Triple-A outfielder Yasiel Puig spoke Saturday about the mini-controversy he created earlier this week after posting videos online of him and some Oklahoma City teammates drinking alcohol and shouting curse words into the camera. … On whether the Dodgers are prepared to sever their relationship with the 25-year-old Puig, manager Dave Roberts told Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, “I think that’s up to Yasiel.
NL Notes: Puig, Padres, Howard
2016/08/nl-notes-puig-padres-howard.htmlWhile much of the narrative surrounding Yasiel Puig's demotion focuses on his personality, clubhouse demeanor and off-field/social media antics, ESPN's Keith Law writes (Insider subscription required and recommended) that the largest factor in Puig's demotion by the Dodgers is that he simply isn't a good hitter right now. … Law breaks down Puig's approach at the plate, noting that he's getting killed on inside fastballs that he once handled with aplomb and has become shockingly susceptible to offspeed and breaking pitches on the outer edge of the plate.
Quick Hits: Astros, Dodgers, Mariners, Cubs
2016/08/quick-hits-astros-dodgers-mariners-cubs.htmlThe Dodgers are "disappointed" in Triple-A outfielder Yasiel Puig, team president Andrew Friedman said Tuesday, after the 25-year-old posted videos on Snapchat that included him and some of his Oklahoma City teammates drinking alcohol and shouting curse words into the camera (via Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times). … It's a minor incident - and one the Dodgers "will address internally,” stated Friedman - but not one the team wanted to deal with after demoting the polarizing Puig earlier this month.
Latest On Yasiel Puig, Dodgers
2016/08/latest-yasiel-puig-dodgers-zaidi-comments-trade-rumors.htmlDodgers GM Farhan Zaidi was non-committal when asked about Yasiel Puig's future with the organization, as Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. … The GM discussed several on-field improvements that Puig could work towards in the minors, but also didn't suggest that the decision was purely related to performance.
Dodgers Option Yasiel Puig
2016/08/yasiel-puig-not-traveling-with-dodgers.html5:53pm: Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig "stormed off" and did not travel with the team to Colorado on Monday after being told that he would be either traded or demoted, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes. … SATURDAY: Puig is expected to report to the Oklahoma City Dodgers tomorrow, Rosenthal reports (all Twitter links).
White Sox Interested In Yasiel Puig
2016/08/white-sox-interested-yasiel-puig.htmlThe White Sox have interest in Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (via Twitter). … Chicago had checked in on Puig over the winter but he wasn't available at the time, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter), who says that's quite the opposite at present.
Latest On Yasiel Puig
2016/07/dodgers-trying-trade-yasiel-puig.htmlThe Dodgers are "still trying to move" outfielder Yasiel Puig, tweets Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. … Puig's name has popped up in trade rumors lately -- most recently surfacing in rumors involving Reds outfielder Jay Bruce.
Jay Bruce Rumors: Saturday
2016/07/jay-bruce-rumors-saturday.htmlBottom line: there was talk of movement with the Dodgers, possibly involving Yasiel Puig and/or a third team, but nothing has come to fruition as of yet. … It was never entirely clear just what that scenario might have looked like, though it seemed that Puig was a piece of the picture.
Dodgers Among Teams In Talks On Jay Bruce; Yasiel Puig May Be Involved
2016/07/latest-on-jay-bruce-market.html6:59pm: Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig could be in play in the talks regarding Bruce, Stark tweets. … 7:23pm: Talks between the Reds and Dodgers involving Bruce and Puig "didn't materialize," according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link).
NL Rumors: Puig, Altherr, Bourjos, Conforto, Wheeler, Jay, Cashner
2016/07/nl-rumors-dodgers-consider-puig-trade-cashner-interest-padres.htmlThe Dodgers are open to replacing Yasiel Puig at the deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. … That's likely all the more true given that Puig is finally showing signs of life at the plate.