The Atlanta Braves were hoping Yasiel Puig could come in and give the team outfield depth heading into Opening Day next week. Instead, the Braves will continue to scour the market for other options.
Puig announced Friday afternoon he had tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, he will not in fact be signing with Atlanta, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal also reported the Braves "never reached a formal agreement" with Puig, but had intended to sign him pending a negative test.
With less than a week until Opening Day, the Braves now find themselves in an interesting spot.