Yasiel Puig

Free-agent OF Yasiel Puig signed with Veracruz of the Mexican League on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Puig was unable to land a deal with a major-league club during the offseason and ultimately ends up signing a deal to play in the Mexican League. He was close to signing with Atlanta in 2020 until Puig testing positive for COVID-19 scrapped those plans. The 30-year-old will play in Mexico in 2021 and could find his way back in the majors down the road. Puig slashed .267/.327/.458 across 611 plate appearances for the Reds/Indians in 2019.

According to MLB.com, free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig plans to play again in 2021 and is drawing interest from several teams, including Boston, Houston, and Baltimore among others.

Fantasy Impact

Currently two weeks shy of his 30th birthday, the veteran outfielder did not play during the 2020 season after testing positive for COVID-19 shortly after reaching an agreement with the Atlanta Braves. After registering 24 home runs and 19 stolen bases in just 149 games during the 2019 campaign with Cleveland and Cincinnati, the Cuban outfielder still offers a nice power-speed combination that can be useful in fantasy leagues, depending on where he plays next season.

Yasiel Puig has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, he remains a free agent. He is asymptomatic and feels good. If he signs with a team, he will have to test negative twice before returning to the field, which could be when games are being played.

Fantasy Impact

Puig was just about to sign with the Atlanta Braves, but unfortunate news has struck him and fantasy players. Given that he is feeling fine, expect him to sign a contract within 7-10 days. He was likely already shaking off some rust, and this just delays him further. He will tumble down draft boards for the time being.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports the Braves are signing free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig.

Fantasy Impact

About time. There is no word yet on the financials of the deal but it is likely a one-year contract. The Braves had an opening in right field once Nick Markakis opted out of the 2020 season and this certainly seems like an upgrade. The 29-year-old outfielder split the 2019 season between the Reds and Indians, totaling 24 homers and 19 steals. He's an enticing fantasy option in the middle of a dangerous Atlanta lineup right now.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports the Orioles have made an offer to free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig.

Fantasy Impact

A lot of fantasy analysts are hoping for Puig to land with the Rockies, but hitting in Camden Yards wouldn't be the worst thing for his value. Additionally, Puig would certainly play everyday if he wound up in Baltimore. The 29-year-old should find a home soon. He hit 24 homers and swiped 19 bases just a season ago.