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Rosenthal: Yasiel Puig tests positive for COVID-19, will not sign with Braves

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Jul 17, 2020The in Atlanta is over before it started.Puig, 29, announced Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will not be signing with the , according to major-league sources.on Jul 17, 2020 at 11:54am PDTThe Braves never reached a formal agreement with Puig, but were in serious conversations with him they intended to advance if he tested negative for the virus, sources said.Thus, Puig will remain a free agent, and the Braves will continue to look for additional offense, preferably a left-handed hitter off the bench. The surprising return of first baseman from COVID-19 on Friday reduces the Braves’ need for another everyday player, though they will still be without right fielder .Markakis opted out of the season at the start of training camp. Freeman tested positive for the virus before the first workout. His return will enable the Braves to alternate and at third base and designated hitter rather than use Riley at first base.Of the four established outfielders on the Braves’ roster, only Ronald Acuña Jr. is without questions. spent more of last season in the minors than the majors. , limited defensively, is perhaps better suited to a designated hitter role. struggles against left-handed pitching, and appeared in a career-low 65 games last season because of back and hamstring injuries., a top prospect who stood a chance of making the Opening Day roster, might miss a few weeks with a sprained ankle. Riley, Camargo and also are options in the outfield, but each likely will be needed more in the infield.Puig, while not a perfect fit, at least would have given the Braves offensive presence and plus defense in either corner outfield position. In 149 games with the and last season, he batted .267 with 24 homers, 19 stolen bases and an adjusted on-base/slugging percentage that was exactly league average.His next team will be his fourth since 2018. The , and are among the clubs that reportedly have shown interest in him since the end of last season. The Braves, though, were his chosen option. Because of his positive test for the virus, he remains a man without a team.(Top photo: Scott Taetsch / Getty Images)

Jul 17, 2020The in Atlanta is over before it started.Puig, 29, announced Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will not be signing with the , according to major-league sources.on Jul 17, 2020 at 11:54am PDTThe Braves never reached a formal agreement with Puig, but were in serious conversations with him they intended to advance if he tested negative for the virus, sources said.Thus, Puig will remain a free agent, and the Braves will continue to look for additional offense, preferably a left-handed hitter off the bench. The surprising return of first baseman from COVID-19 on Friday...

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