Giants reportedly interested in signing Yasiel Puig

The San Francisco Giants were reportedly interested in signing outfielder Yasiel Puig just before the pause button was hit on the season with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jon Heyman of the MLB Network said the Giants and Miami Marlins were in contact with Puig on the latest episode of the Big Time Baseball podcast.

According to a report from Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times, Puig turned down a one-year deal with a National League worth $10 million.

Puig started the 2019 season with the Cincinnati Reds before being traded to the Cleveland Indians, batting .267 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI. The 29-year-old also stole 19 bases.

The 2014 All-Star still has some pop and can be a good option for the Giants, even if it comes as a backup.

Too bad Madison Bumgarner is a Diamondback now, it would’ve been fun to see him on the same team as Puig.

It will be dependent on cost, but if Puig is looking for north of $10 million, do you think it is worth a look for the Giants?