The Los Angeles Dodgers are parting ways with Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Dodgers agreed to ship outfielders Puig and Kemp, along with pitcher Alex Wood, to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in exchange for pitcher Homer Bailey and other assets:
Ken RosenthalSource confirms: Alex Wood also part of #Reds’ return from #Dodgers, as @JeffPassan said. https://t.co/MYVUX64PCH
Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers are receiving pitcher Josiah Gray and infielder Jeter Downs, though the team's motivations are likely directed elsewhere:
Bob NightengaleThis, of course, clears space and an outfield spot for the #Dodgers to make offer to Bryce Harper.