When the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers struck a deal this offseason that sent Homer Bailey packing, most fans were excited about the addition of Yasiel Puig. While Puig brought fun and excitement to the Queen City, I always looked at Alex Wood as the most important piece of that trade. Unfortunately, Wood never could remain healthy.
I’m not one to give out “incomplete” grades, but if I did, Alex Wood would be the top candidate. Wood suffered a back injury during spring training and never really got a chance to show what he could do.