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Yasiel Puig tests positive for COVID-19

7/17/2020

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Outfield Yasiel Puig announced on Twitter this afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Puig was reportedly set to sign with the Atlanta Braves prior to his positive test. 

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— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) July 17, 2020
"I am sorry to share with my fans, friends, and family who follow me and who really support me, that I have just been notified that I have tested positive for COVID-19," Puig's statement reads. 

"Although I tested positive, I am asymptomatic, and I feel absolutely fine. I will be quarantined until I receive two negative test results, which I hope will arrive shortly."

Reports came out on Tuesday that Puig was signing with the Braves. The deal was pending a physical, so presumably Puig's positive test means that the deal doesn't get done. 

The Braves were set to get a talented outfield bat in Puig, which was much needed since Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 season. Puig could also have served as a designated hitter since the National League has adopted the DH for this year. 

I would assume it's still possible the Braves could work out a deal with Puig once he produces two negative tests, but this complicates things and makes it seem way less likely that we see him in a Braves uniform this season. 
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