MLB rumors: 5 teams that should sign Yasiel Puig

By Brad Berreman | Mar 2, 2020

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 17: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 17, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Indians 6-5. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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3. Boston Red Sox

The trade of Mookie Betts has obviously left the Red Sox with a significant void. The addition of Kevin Pillar is sneaky good, but Alex Verdugo (acquired from the Dodgers in the Betts deal) is a question mark for Opening Day with a back injury and Jackie Bradley still lingers as a trade candidate himself.

In a piece for The Athletic last week (subscription required), former MLB general manager Jim Bowden put Boston at No. 7 on his list of team fits for Puig. Even with a clogged outfield, and some moving parts, there’s a reasonable case for it.

For the suddenly payroll-conscious Red Sox, Puig would not break the bank as a late addition. If nothing else, signing him now and giving him a spring-training opportunity may create a trade asset heading toward Opening Day.

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