The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Kyle Farmer, Alex Wood and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Homer Bailey and prospects Josiah Gray and Jeter Downs.
The trade helps the Dodgers financially and further fuels speculation they will pursue Bryce Harper in free agency now that the outfield deck has been trimmed. It also created a spot on the 40-man roster for Joe Kelly, whose three-year contract was officially announced Friday.
For Kemp, he’s on the move a second time in as many years. He reunited with the Dodgers last winter in a salary-motivated trade with the Atlanta Braves.