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Yasiel Puig | Outfielder

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (22) / 12/7/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig was arrested by police early Sunday and charged with speeding, reckless driving and driving without proof of insurance.
It's another disappointing development for Puig, who was placed on the 7-day DL last week. Puig is batting .333/.385/.625 in 13 games with Double-A Chattanooga. He signed a record seven-year, $42 million contract in June. Apr 28 - 6:36 PM
Source: Los Angeles Times

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Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig has been placed on the 7-day minor league disabled list with a sprained left thumb.

It's a disappointing development for the phenom, who is hitting .333/.385/.625 in 13 games at Double-A Chattanooga. Still, a thumb sprain isn't a terribly serious injury and shouldn't sideline the 22-year-old for long.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Apr 20 - 7:42 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers optioned OF Yasiel Puig to Double-A Chattanooga.

Puig has displayed massive potential this spring in the Cactus League, but the Dodgers want him to get more seasoning in the minors. The 22-year-old Cuban outfielder was signed to a record seven-year, $42 million contract in June. He's a nice stash in dynasty formats.
Mar 26 - 5:48 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig is batting .527/.509/.855 through 16 Cactus League games this spring.

And he is still on the major league side of Dodgers camp, which means he could open the season on the active 25-man roster. Puig, a Cuban defector, signed a record seven-year, $42 million contract last June. He is worth stashing right now in deep mixed fantasy leagues.
Mar 25 - 9:58 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig got the wind knocked out of him when he dove for a ball during Friday's Cactus League game.

It was easy to think the worst after Puig had to leave the ballgame, but he managed to avoid a serious injury. The young phenom hopes to return to action as soon as Saturday. That sound you hear is Dodgers fans letting out a sigh of relief.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Mar 22 - 6:10 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers prospect outfielder Yasiel Puig left Friday's Cactus League game with an apparent injury.

Puig hurt himself while trying to make a diving catch in center field. The exact nature of the injury isn't yet clear, but early reports indicate that he was favoring his left side. The Dodgers should update his status soon.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Mar 22 - 5:37 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said Tuesday -- with 12 days left in camp -- that prospect Yasiel Puig still has a chance to make the Opening Day roster.

It had been a foregone conclusion that the 22-year-old outfielder would open the season in the minor leagues, but he has played himself into contention for a roster spot. After bashing his third spring homer on Tuesday, he's now hitting .500 with four steals and 10 RBI in 46 at-bats. Still, we'd expect the Dodgers to ultimately play it safe and send him to Double-A.
Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter
Mar 19 - 7:58 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig continued his monster spring Tuesday, going 4-for-4 with a triple and a two-run homer against the Athletics.

Puig is now batting a robust .500 with three homers, four steals and 10 RBI over 46 at-bats this spring. He has struck out 10 times against no walks, but the impression he's made has been undeniable. The Dodgers will send him down to start the season, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the 22-year-old makes his major league debut this year.
Mar 19 - 6:59 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig's hot hitting continued on Friday night, as he went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer, a stolen base and three runs scored in an 8-1 win over the Royals.

Puig also had a pair of hard-hit singles. The Cuban outfielder is hitting an impressive .459 (17-for-37) during Cactus League action, but he's set to begin the season in the minors. However, don't be surprised if he gets his first cup of coffee by the end of the year.
Mar 16 - 1:10 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Yasel Puig is "not really" under consideration for an Opening Day roster spot.

"Not really, in my mind," Mattingly said. "If we're going to be realistic about it, it's probably not best for him." Puig has mashed the ball to the tune of a .412/.400/.588 batting line this spring, but it wouldn't make sense to rush him even if Carl Crawford isn't ready on Opening Day. The 22-year-old has played only 23 games over pro ball, and none of them have come above A-ball.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Mar 15 - 2:13 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig hit a three-run homer in his only plate appearance Sunday against the Indians.

Puig is now batting .421/.400/.737 with a 1.137 OPS in 19 at-bats this spring. While he should continue to rise quickly in the minors, Puig isn't likely to have an impact at the big league level this season. We're not counting on him to have fantasy value in 2013, but the 22-year-old could force his way into the Dodgers' plans before long.
Mar 3 - 9:14 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers outfield prospect Yasel Puig will decline his invitation to the team's annual Winter Minicamp, opting instead to remain with his Winter League team in the Caribbean.

While Puig won't attend, Dodgers top pitching prospect Zach Lee will headline a list of 12 prospects in attendance. Eight of the 15 players who participated in 2012's camp appeared in the major leagues at some point during the season, so fantasy owners in deep leagues should surely take notice.
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Source: Los Angeles Times
Jan 4 - 7:57 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers outfield prospect Yasel Puig will miss the Arizona Fall League due to a staph infection of his right elbow.

It shouldn't be a long-term issue, but it's a shame we won't get to see what Puig can do against a higher level of competition. The 21-year-old Cuban import batted .354/.442/.634 with five homers between Rookie ball and High-A this year.
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 08:49:00 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers recalled OF Yasel Puig from High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

The Dodgers' big signing out of Cuba, Puig's pro career got off to a great start with a .354/.442/.634 batting line and five homers between Rookie ball and High-A. The 21-year-old should rise quickly but seems unlikely to make an impact at the big league level in 2013.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 11:11:00 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

The Dodgers have promoted Cuban outfield prospect Yasel Puig to High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Puig had been working out with the Dodgers' rookie-league affiliate in Arizona. The 21-year-old signed a record-breaking seven-year, $42 million contract with the Dodgers in late June and should be brought along quickly through the their minor league system.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 12:53:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra