Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig announced via Twitter on Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19, and his deal with the Atlanta Braves that was reported earlier this week is off after the two sides never reached a formal agreement, according to multiple reports.
Puig, 29, became a free agent after the 2019 season.
In 100 games for the Reds last season, Puig hit .252 with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs.
In 207 plate appearances for the Indians after the Reds sent Puig to Cleveland as part of a three-team trade that brought starting pitcher Trevor Bauer to Cincinnati, Puig hit .