Over the next several months, a number of players in new uniforms will take on their 2018 teams following a hectic offseason.
Here are five of the most notable, big-league reunions to mark on your calendar this season.
Harper returns to D.C. - April 2
After signing a $330-million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper returns to Washington for the first time since departing in free agency. The 26-year-old spent the first seven years of his career with the Nationals after they selected him with the first overall draft pick in 2010. During his stint in Washington, Harper became one of baseball's elite players, winning Rookie of the Year in 2012 and NL MVP in 2015 while appearing in six All-Star Games.
Hollywood Puig - April 15
After six seasons of ups and downs in Los Angeles, the Dodgers traded Yasiel Puig to the Cincinnati Reds this offseason as part of a seven-player swap. It'll be interesting to see what kind of response the "Wild Horse" gets at Chavez Ravine after he admitted he didn't work hard and criticized the Dodgers' return for him.
Tulo in Toronto - June 4
Last December, the Toronto Blue Jays gave up on veteran Troy Tulowitzki, releasing him with $38 million left on his contract. Tulowitzki had missed a large chunk of 2017 and all of 2018 with injuries and the Blue Jays were moving into a rebuild. During his time with the franchise, Tulowitzki only managed a .250/.313/.414 slash line. Although he was instrumental in helping Toronto win a division title in 2015, his return may not be a pleasant one. Last month, he was overly excited about hitting a home run against his former club in his first at-bat with the New York Yankees and was later booed by Blue Jays fans.
Manny visits Camden Yards - June 25
It's been more than eight months since Manny Machado last wore a Baltimore Orioles uniform. After a short but exciting stay with the Dodgers, Machado inked a 10-year, $300-million deal with the San Diego Padres this offseason. Locking up one of the game's elite talents was a surprise move from a normally frugal franchise.
Orioles visit Jones in the desert - July 22
Relative to the other names on this list, outfielder Adam Jones flips the script as the Orioles travel westward to visit him in the desert.
For 11 years, Jones was a fixture in Baltimore's lineup. He was a consistent presence, averaging 146 games a season while representing the organization at five All-Star Games. Jones signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 10.
