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Yasiel Puig, Scooter Gennett Among Reds Who Are “In Play”

By Connor Byrne | July 28, 2019 at 9:22am CDT

Along 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).

The Reds have all but faded out of the playoff race, but they could still buy as well as sell in the next few days, Rosenthal writes. It would be logical to deal anyone who’s down to his last year of control, which includes Roark, Puig and Gennett. Puig’s the only member of the trio who’s a potential qualifying offer candidate, so the Reds could consider holding the ex-Dodger if they’re dissatisfied with the offers that come in for him. Alternatively, the club could attempt to extend Puig – something general manager Nick Krall has suggested they’re open to doing.

After a glacial start to the season, his first as a Red, Puig has come much closer to resembling his usual self over the past several weeks. Puig owned a sub-.650 OPS at the beginning of June, but the number has climbed about 150 points since then. The 28-year-old now owns a .260/.309/.489 line with 22 home runs and 13 steals on 18 tries. Puig has also once again graded out respectably in right field, where he has accounted for 3 Defensive Runs Saved and a 0.7 Ultimate Zone Rating.

Puig’s collecting a $9.7MM salary, while Gennett’s making a bit more at $9.775MM. That looked like a reasonable figure entering the season for Gennett, who transformed from waiver fodder into one of the game’s most valuable second basemen from 2017-18, yet this has been a nightmare of a campaign for the 29-year-old. It began inauspiciously at the end of March when Gennett suffered a severe groin strain – one that kept him out of action until June 28.

While it’s a small sample size, Gennett has come back to hit a stunningly subpar .185/.211/.222 with zero homers (he combined for 50 from 2017-18) over 57 trips to the plate in the past month. That production has been good for a single-digit wRC+ (9), owing in part to a horrid K:BB ratio of 17:1. There’s time for a rest-of-season turnaround for Gennett, but his trade value has surely dropped to a considerable degree this year.

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  1. CubsManager2020

    1 year ago

    Cubs could definitely use a guy like Gennett at 2nd base

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    • diehardcubfan

      1 year ago

      Yes. Just what the cubs need. Another underperforming 2B

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      • woodguy

        1 year ago

        Yes they do, coming from a Cards fan

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  2. DarkSide830

    1 year ago

    I wonder what Gennett would cost given that he has yet to rebound from his injury. more likely they keep and resign him id imagine.

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    • BrandonGregory74

      1 year ago

      If it’s a couple tier 2 prospects, that’s still a win.

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  3. pplama

    1 year ago

    Does Gennett have any Defensive flexibility, or is he 2B only?

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    • Big Chungus

      1 year ago

      Kinda depends who you ask, I guess. He played some 3B and LF/RF a few years ago, I’m sure Joe Maddon would utilize that versatility

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    • lizardking

      1 year ago

      2nd base only with Brewers and Reds.

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      • Big Chungus

        1 year ago

        @lizardking Not strictly 2B, no. Look at his defensive stats from 2017.

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      • DHud

        1 year ago

        That was 2 years and several injuries ago

        He can barely throw the ball; he’s not playing anywhere but 2B

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    • AZPat

      1 year ago

      Just 2nd. And dh.

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    • RePete

      1 year ago

      Limited to 2nd base, largely due to arm strength.

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    • mlb1225

      1 year ago

      Maybe first base

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    • FromTheCheapSeats

      1 year ago

      The Reds tried Scooter Gennett in RF a few times two years ago. It was bad. He could play SS or 3B in a pinch, but he really doesn’t have the arm to do it regularly.

      Upside is he seems to be a gamer that’s willing to do whatever the team asks him to.

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    • DocBB

      1 year ago

      He can also PH and DH

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  4. Zach725

    1 year ago

    Wonder if the braves would go after a package of Iglesias and Puig? Although I’m not sure AA is interested in Puig, because I’m not sure he fits in the clubhouse.

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    • A-A

      1 year ago

      Puig would be interesting. Surely, he’ll be cheap since he’s a pure rental, has no QO value to the Reds and the receiving team has to pay $3m in salary. The Reds could pay that off and improve the prospect though.

      Duvall hitting well last night (super low sample size) shouldn’t have the Braves scrambling for a RF though especially w Joyce around. Getting Puig probably means optioning Riley or Duvall or DFAing Joyce (not happening). IF Ender was traded, buying the Puig rental would be a good move, but that seems unlikely to happen.

      Without a more complicated trade the question is – who will haven better August, and how much better?
      – Puig
      – Riley
      – Duvall

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      • nwade44

        1 year ago

        The Reds can hold on to him and offer if a qualifying offer and if he leaves they do get a draft pick

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    • steelerbravenation

      1 year ago

      I suggested this yesterday and was kindly pointed out The risk of Puig’s negative influence on Acuna, Albies & Camargo I am on the side of pass

      Definitely interested in Iglesias though
      Wonder what it would take

      I think the Braves are gonna make 2 deals for the bullpen
      One rental and one guy they will have control over at least for 1 more year

      I think they are going to ride out this rotation with the hope that Folty comes back strong

      With the restrictions on the international signings we just don’t have the ability to replenish the prospects it’s gonna take get a SP

      Fried looked good yesterday til the 5th inning
      The bullpen looked horrible
      I think the bullpen is more urgent need to be fixed

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      • marijuasher

        1 year ago

        Character assassination is really important when discussing sports. Bravo, Interweb.

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        • highplainsdriftr

          1 year ago

          It’s not character assassination. We all know sports franchises want low drama environments, and while Puig isn’t a horrible guy, LA certainly tired of his antics

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      • titanic struggle

        1 year ago

        Puig has been an outstanding citizen in Cincy, when people talk about him being a negative influence they need to remember he was playing in LaLa land…

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        • ReverieDays

          1 year ago

          Oh yeah, all the fights he starts is totally being outstanding.

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      • JCM11

        1 year ago

        I’ve watched Puig with the Reds all year, and haven’t seen anything to suggest he’s a negative influence on anyone. Guys plays harder than anyone else on that team.

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      • left

        1 year ago

        We loved Puig in LA. Dude gave 100% at all time.

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    • RedsFan85

      1 year ago

      To get Iglesias would cost one your top 5 prospects and probably someone outside the top 15. With Puig would cost a top 5, someone outside the top 10 and outside top 25.

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      • Zach725

        1 year ago

        I think you are way overestimating the value of them. The braves 6-10 is better than most teams 3-5.

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  5. WereAllJustGuestsHere

    1 year ago

    Roark and Puig for Trevor Bauer.

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    • lfrient1

      1 year ago

      Never un a hundred, never in a thousand, never in a million years would Cleveland make that trade. They would be adding payroll this year. They would have nothing to show for the trade after this season. Puig is a potential distraction . Other current members of the Tribe’s starting rotation would moan about the loss of Bauer. I really don’t see the possibility of this trade happening .

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      • WereAllJustGuestsHere

        1 year ago

        This year is all about the postseason. Next year is all about salary dump. Either make a playoff run this year or forget dealing Bauer. Puig and Roark gives them both as their contracts expire. A million years? Nah, I’d say I’m closer than you think.

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        • Codeeg

          1 year ago

          Bauer > Puig + Roarck if you ignore contracts
          The fact the Indians are losing the value of his next season just makes it absurd.

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        • lfrient1

          1 year ago

          I should not say “never in a million
          years.” The trade deadline is less than 72 hours away as I write this. So, I am inclined to amend my statement to “not in the next few days.” It cannot happen after then!

          I know that we can’t measure it, but I would think that teams that were interested in acquiring Bauer are less interested now if they watched his shameful performance in Kansas City this afternoon. Awful.

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        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          1 year ago

          The trade was a lot closer to my idea. You’re welcome.

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        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          1 year ago

          Puig is now an Indian, Bauer is now a Red. Plus others involved. My idea wasn’t absurd. Thanks for playing.

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  6. spinach

    1 year ago

    Why does the article write up Puig and Gennett but not Roark?

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    • lfrient1

      1 year ago

      Maybe Connor Byrne gets paid by the hour and he reached his maximum number of hours for this pay period.I don’t know.

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    • Jeff Zanghi

      1 year ago

      There’s an article on Roark’s trade value along with Iglesias from yesterday… I think it sort of makes reference to it at the beginning but not explicitly.

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  7. cubfanforever

    1 year ago

    Cubs should sign Puig just so we can watch the fireworks between him and Strop.

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  8. lfrient1

    1 year ago

    Bauer’s best throws today were not pitches from the mound. In case you missed his ineffective performance this afternoon, he threw the ball into the netting after giving up some runs. Then, when Terry Francona came to remove Bauer from the game, he threw the ball over the centerfield fence in another fit of anger. I would imagine that other teams have made some observations concerning such conduct. I would doubt that such actions enhance his trade value.

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  9. mrmaster1

    1 year ago

    My Brew Crew will gladly take Roark (a severely underrated stud) for Orlando Arcia. Do it! Now!

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    • mrmaster1

      1 year ago

      Great suggestion, Mr. Master! All over it as usual! When oh when will Trade Rumors finally sign you to a lucrative contract?

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  10. mrmaster1

    1 year ago

    Per The Athletic (paid subscription)

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  11. mrmaster1

    1 year ago

    Hello

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  12. VonPurpleHayes

    1 year ago

    Phillies could use an outfielder and a starter. The question is do they have the chips the Reds would want?

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