A tweet from Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic surfaced late this afternoon that the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers have engaged in trade discussions with Yasiel Puig and Alex Wood possibly being the centerpieces of a potential deal. If the Reds have an opportunity to acquire a powerful bat and a reliable left handed starter, it’s well worth the gamble. Consider it a low risk move that could provide future dividends.
First of all, nothing motivates players like being in the final year of a contract. Both Puig and Wood are preparing to hit the open market next winter as free agents.