Yasiel Puig Tests Positive for COVID-19, Reportedly Won't Sign With Atlanta Braves

Both the Braves and Puig have yet to reach a formal agreement and hope to proceed if he does not test positive for COVID-19.

Yasiel Puig was expected to sign with the Braves but will instead remain a free agent, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Both the Braves and Puig have yet to reach a formal agreement and hope to proceed if he does not test positive for COVID-19.

Puig says he is asymptomatic and plans to quarantine until he receives two negative test results.

"I am sad that this happened, but I believe that everything is in God's timing," Puig wrote on Instagram. "When I return to the field, I will do so knowing that I have one less hurdle to overcome."

Last season, he batted .267 with 24 home runs and 84 RBIs in 149 games with the Reds and Cleveland. Puig would have been a solid contributor both offensively and defensively. The Braves are still looking for an additional bat following the failed deal.

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