Chicago Sun-Times

Braves strike one-year deal with Puig

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Multiple outlets reported free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig and the Braves agreed to terms on a one-year contract, pending Puig passing a physical.

Puig, 29, hit a combined .267 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI last season for the Reds and Indians. He was the last big-name free agent from the offseason who had not signed.

The reigning National League East champion Braves were facing a depth problem in their outfield after Nick Markakis opted out of the season before summer camp because of concerns about the coronaviru­s.

Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka said he is unsure whether he will be able to take his first turn through the rotation as he recovers from a line drive off his head.

Tanaka was hit on the right side of his head by a shot off the bat of teammate Giancarlo Stanton during batting practice July 4. He said he has no concussion symptoms, but he hasn’t thrown off a mound since.

The Rangers furloughed about 60 fulltime employees indefinite­ly, 10 days before they open their new ballpark without fans because of the coronaviru­s pandemic.

Rangers owner Ray Davis said in a statement that severe financial consequenc­es of the virus-caused shutdown and lingering uncertaint­y about when fans will be allowed at games left the organizati­on out of options.

The Twins said center fielder Byron Buxton has a sprained left foot but no structural damage after slipping while chasing a fly ball during an intrasquad game Monday.

The Royals said left-hander Danny Duffy will be their Opening Day starter July 24 against the Indians.

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