Free Agent Notes: Kluber, Turner, Duvall, Puig
2021/01/free-agent-notes-kluber-turner-duvall-puig.htmlSpeaking of the Marlins, they offered Yasiel Puig a $2MM base salary with "tons of incentives" during free agency a winter ago, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Latest On Yasiel Puig
2021/01/latest-on-yasiel-puig-3.htmlFree-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig hasn't played in the majors since 2019, but the league hasn't forgotten about him.
Yasiel Puig Looking To Return To Majors In 2021
2020/11/yasiel-puig-looking-to-return-to-majors-in-2021.html3:53pm: After a season out of baseball, free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig has hired Rachel Luba as his new agent, Luba announced on Twitter.
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2020/11/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-12.htmlYasiel Puig could be a wild card to keep an eye on after missing all of 2020.
Padres, Mariners Complete Seven-Player Trade
2020/08/padres-discussing-austin-nola-trade-with-mariners.htmlThe outfielder was part of the prospect package going to San Diego last July in the seven-player, three-team swap that sent Trevor Bauer to the Reds and Franmil Reyes and Yasiel Puig to the Indians.
Nick Markakis To Re-Join Braves
2020/07/nick-markakis-to-re-join-braves.htmlAfter losing Markakis, the team reached a deal with Yasiel Puig -- only for that to fizzle out when Puig tested positive for COVID-19.
Yasiel Puig Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Deal With Braves Reportedly Off
2020/07/yasiel-puig-tests-positive-for-coronavirus.htmlOutfielder Yasiel Puig will not be signing with the Braves after all, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Latest On Freddie Freeman
2020/07/latest-on-freddie-freeman-2.htmlNot long after Markakis made his choice, the Braves reached a deal with Yasiel Puig as a replacement in their outfield.
Braves To Sign Yasiel Puig
2020/07/braves-sign-yasiel-puig.html5:35pm: Puig agreed to a one-year deal with Atlanta, per Charles Odum and Ben Walker of the Associated Press.
Orioles Richie Martin Breaks Bone In Wrist
2020/07/orioles-richie-martin-breaks-bone-in-wrist.htmlTheir questionable availability helps to explain the O's reported interest in free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig, although there's certainly room…
Orioles Have Reportedly Made Offer To Yasiel Puig
2020/07/orioles-have-reportedly-made-offer-to-yasiel-puig.htmlThe Orioles are interested in signing free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig and have made "at least one offer," according to a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Realmuto: Extension Talks Have Not Progressed
2020/07/jt-realmuto-rumors-extension-phillies.htmlThat's true of just about any owner in the league at the moment, really; since transactions resumed, we've yet to see Yasiel Puig land with a team and haven't seen any dollars given out beyond the prorated $700K salary that reliever Jared Hughes agreed to in his deal with the Mets.
Universal DH Will Be Implemented For 2020
2020/06/mlb-universal-dh-2020.htmlThe expected lifting of the transaction freeze on Friday could lead some clubs to add a new bat to this mix -- Yasiel Puig remains unsigned, and trades will again be allowed -- but here's a high-level look at each club's options (with links to more in-depth explorations)...
MLB Transaction Freeze Lifts This Friday
2020/06/mlb-transaction-freeze-lifted.htmlYasiel Puig is the big name to watch, of course.
Latest On Yasiel Puig
2020/06/yasiel-puig-rumors-kbo-interest-mlb-free-agent.html8:25pm: The Giants expect to be contenders to sign Puig when the league lifts its transaction freeze Friday, Jim Bowden of The Athletic tweets.
Red Sox Will Reportedly Sign First-Rounder Nick Yorke To Below-Slot Deal
2020/06/red-sox-will-reportedly-sign-first-rounder-nick-yorke-to-below-slot-deal.htmlOtherwise, only Rich Puig (1971), Terry Lee (1974) and Blake DeWitt (2004) have done it.
The Indians Continue To Benefit From The Bartolo Colon Trade
2020/05/the-indians-continue-to-benefit-from-the-bartolo-colon-trade.htmlThe other five players involved in the trade all went to the Indians: Yasiel Puig, Franmil Reyes, and prospects Logan Allen, Scott Moss, and Victor Nova.
Giants’ Bargain Pickup Looks More Valuable With Universal DH
2020/05/giants-universal-dh-hunter-pence-yasiel-puig.htmlMight the universal DH spur the Giants to finally take the plunge on a signing of Yasiel Puig? The two sides have been connected at numerous points over the past several months, and Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi is quite familiar with Puig after spending five years as the Dodgers' general manager.
The Nationals’ Deadline Dandy
2020/05/the-nationals-deadline-dandy.htmlLast year's July 31 trade deadline featured plenty of notable deals, including the Astros' last-minute acquisition of Zack Greinke; the Cubs' trade for Nicholas Castellanos; the three-team swap involving Trevor Bauer, Yasiel Puig, and Franmil Reyes; and more.
6 Potential DH Contributors For NL Clubs
2020/05/some-free-agents-who-could-benefit-from-the-universal-dh.htmlYasiel Puig (29 years old): Puig was still a perfectly fine defensive right fielder last season, grading out as average via Defensive Runs Saved, Ultimate Zone Rating and Outs Above Average.
Odd Man Out In Cincinnati?
2020/05/reds-rumors-scott-schebler.htmlCincinnati acquired Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood, Sonny Gray and Tanner Roark over the winter, clearly seeking to fortify a roster that lost 95 games in 2018.
The Dodgers’ Underappreciated 2018 Trade Heist
2020/04/dodgers-trade-heist-reds-puig-kemp-wood-downs-gray.htmlthe most memorable one occurred minutes after Puig was traded away to the Indians, when he took part in an on-field brawl with his technically former Reds teammates.
Quick Hits: Puig, Giants, Daniels, Starling
2020/04/quick-hits-puig-giants-daniels-starling.htmlA report over the weekend all but placed free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig in a Giants uniform.
Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
2020/04/offseason-in-review-chicago-white-sox-12.htmlThe club explored alternatives before settling on Mazara, reportedly including Marcell Ozuna, Joc Pederson, Kole Calhoun, Nick Castellanos, and Yasiel Puig.
Yasiel Puig Says Multiple Teams Have Made Offers
2020/04/yasiel-puig-says-multiple-teams-have-made-offers.htmlUndoubtedly, the biggest name still on the market is 29-year-old outfielder Yasiel Puig.