Los Angeles Dodgers: Five Potential Trade Destinations for Yasiel Puig

By Josh Ejnes | Dec 15, 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers tosses his bat aside and celebrates as his hit goes for a three-run home run to left field in the sixth inning of Game Four of the 2018 World Series against pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox (not in photo) at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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The Cincinnati Reds

According to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer this is a trade that might already be in the works. The Reds, apparently not deterred by last years 67-95 record or the fact that they’re in the same division as the Cubs and Brewers seem to be trying to build a winning team next year, something that is becoming more uncommon in this age of tanking.

Outside of Jesse Winker the Reds outfield is very unimpressive, so Puig would be an upgrade who would most likely get immediate and consistent starts. In theory this would give the Reds a pretty formidable offensive core; with Puig joining the line-up with Winker, Joey Votto, Scooter Gennett and Eugenio Suárez the Reds would have 5 hitters who had an OPS+ greater than or equal to 120 last year.

Also making Puig a tantalizing option for the Reds is the fact that he rakes in NL Central parks. He has been especially dangerous at Busch Stadium, where he has 5 home runs and an OPS. of 1.258 over 54 plate appearances.

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