GLENDALE, Ariz. – Looking at the spring training schedule a couple of weeks ago, Yasiel Puig told manager David Bell that he wanted to play both spring games against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday and Friday.
It was the first time Puig faced his former team since he was traded to the Reds in December. The Reds will play a three-game series at Dodger Stadium in April.
Friday’s game against the Dodgers is sold out. It will be the Reds’ third-ever sellout at Goodyear Ballpark, which includes a game last year when they were the road team against the Cleveland Indians.