Yasiel Puig (COVID-19) will not join Braves after testing positive
Outfielder Yasiel Puig reportedly remains a free agent after announcing he has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to Puig's social media account, the 29-year old is currently asymptomatic and feeling "absolutely fine". The veteran outfielder will need to be cleared before he joins another team.
In 149 total games last season, Puig recorded 1.3 Wins Above Replacement, 24 home runs, and 84 RBI.
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