Dodgers Could Trade Yasiel Puig
6 years agoThe Los Angeles Dodgers could finally trade outfielder Yasiel Puig this winter, as he's set to be a free agent after the 2019 season. Puig remains inconsistent with his production and the Dodgers have a surplus of outfielders. Los Angeles has made several attempts to trade Puig in recent seasons but couldn't find a taker. Even if the Dodgers agree to take on some of Puig's salary, the return for him in a trade would likely be minimal. He hit .209 against left-handed pitching and was disgruntled about his part-time role in 2018. Puig is now described as distrustful of management and open to playing for another team. When he's not distracted, Puig can be a difference-maker both on defense and with his bat. He played excellent defense and hit a career-high 28 home runs in 2017 but fell down to a .267 average, 23 homers, 63 RBI and 15 steals last year. He's still a useful fantasy outfielder in mixed leagues, but his value would go up with guaranteed everyday playing time for a different club.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Dylan Hernandez
Source: Los Angeles Times - Dylan Hernandez