MLB star Yasiel Puig had a very busy Tuesday.

The outfielder was reportedly traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Cleveland Indians in a three-team deal while still playing in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Puig, for reasons unknown, was left in the game after the trade was reported, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.

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And that turned out to be a near-disaster after the right-fielder found himself involved in a full-scale brawl in the ninth inning.

Watch the brawl in the video at the top of the page.

Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic provided the details:

The following players were ejected, along with two caoches: Puig, Reds left-hander Amir Garrett and Pirates right-handers Trevor Williams, Chris Archer and Kyle Crick.