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Yasiel Puig: Reds Must Be ‘Prepared To Beat Old’ Dodgers Teammates

After facing Yasmani Grandal and the Milwaukee Brewers, the reunion tour continues on Jackie Robinson Day when the Los Angeles Dodgers host Kyle Farmer, Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig and Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

After six thrilling yet at-times turbulent seasons with the Dodgers, Puig was packaged in a trade with the Reds last winter. L.A. successfully dealt Puig after multiple failed attempts to move the enigmatic outfielder, including at the non-waiver trade deadline in 2016.

Puig responded with productive seasons in 2017 and 2018, but the Dodgers nonetheless sought to it to cut ties ahead of free agency looming this winter.