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Yasiel Puig | Outfielder

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (22) / 12/7/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 245
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Yasiel Puig will probably remain in the majors after Matt Kemp (hamstring) and Carl Crawford (hamstring) return.
It's certainly no surprise that's the stance he's taking given that Puig is batting .455/.478/.773 with four homers and 10 RBI in his first 12 games. Mattingly believes there will be enough at-bats to go around when all four outfielders are healthy. Puig would figure to play every day against left-handers and also see significant at-bats against righties, most likely at the expense of the struggling Andre Ethier. Jun 16 - 11:37 AM
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter

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Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig showed no ill effects of his right shoulder injury, going 2-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Pirates.

It wasn't just a return to the lineup for the Cuban phenom, but also a return to the leadoff spot in the lineup. He flashed his blazing speed with a bunt single to lead off the game, and was one of just three hitters to reach base against Pirates' starter Jeff Locke. He's now hitting a ridiculous .487/.512/.846 with four homers and 10 RBI in his first 39 at-bats.
Jun 14 - 10:02 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig (shoulder) is back in Friday's lineup against the Pirates.

He's also back in the leadoff spot. Puig didn't start Wednesday due to shoulder right soreness, but it was never a major concern.
Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
Jun 14 - 4:04 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig came off the bench to single in his lone at-bat Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Puig didn't start the game because of right shoulder soreness. After the off day Thursday, Puig should be ready to start Friday. However, he's probably going to get tagged with a brief suspension Thursday for his role in Tuesday's brawl.
Jun 13 - 2:35 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig was scratched from Wednesday's game due to a sore right shoulder.

It's not clear when Puig suffered the injury, but he was only able to take one round of batting practice prior to the game before shutting it down. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Puig is day-to-day and available to pinch-run and maybe pinch-hit, so the ailment doesn't appear to be serious. The Dodgers are off on Thursday, so he could be ready to play Friday. Alex Castellanos is taking his spot in right field Wednesday.
Related: Alex Castellanos
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Jun 12 - 8:24 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig is expected to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a sore right shoulder.

Puig was only able to take one round of batting practice before having to leave the field with the Dodgers' trainer. It's not clear at this point how serious the injury is, but obviously the last thing the Dodgers need right now is for Puig to go down. The Dodgers should update his status before long.
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Jun 12 - 7:47 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks for his role in a brawl.

Puig was hit by a pitch in the sixth, seemingly intentionally, and that likely played a role in him being one of the aggressors when a brawl broke out in the seventh. He's likely looking at a brief suspension for his role. He was 0-for-2 with a run scored before exiting tonight.
Jun 12 - 1:29 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Batting cleanup, Yasiel Puig went 3-for-4 in Monday's loss to Arizona.

This is getting a little ridiculous. According to Elias Sports Bureau, Puig is the fifth player in the past 30 seasons to record six or more multi-hit games in his first eight contests. The Cuban defector is batting an insane .500/.515/.938 with four homers and 10 RBI in 32 at-bats. Puig is a must-start in all formats.
Jun 11 - 1:43 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig will hit cleanup Monday night against the Diamondbacks.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly hinted at the idea on Sunday and he has wasted little time, as the hot-hitting rookie will bat fourth with left-hander Wade Miley on the hill for Arizona. Puig is hitting .464/.483/.964 with four home runs and 10 RBI over his first seven big league games. Nick Punto will replace Puig atop the lineup.
Related: Nick Punto
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter
Jun 10 - 5:38 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig could soon be moved into the cleanup spot in the Dodgers' batting order.

"It is something I’m looking at," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly acknowledged Sunday. "We’ve got to have somebody back there because somebody has to protect [Adrian Gonzalez]." Dodgers cleanup men have batted .281/.340/.386 so far this season. Puig, a 22-year-old Cuban defector, is hitting .464/.483/.964 with four home runs and 10 RBI over his first seven big league games.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Jun 10 - 3:56 PM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig hit his fourth homer and was intentionally walked for the first time Friday in the win over the Braves.

Puig's homer off Paul Maholm was the Dodgers' only run in regulation, and it made him just the second player to hit four homers in his first five major league games, Mike Jacobs being the other. Puig has driven in 10 runs in all so far. However, his only four runs scored have come on his homers.
Jun 8 - 1:17 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig continued his rise to legendary status on Thursday, smashing his first career grand slam in a 5-0 victory over the Braves.

He also singled in the game, finishing 2-for-4. The eighth inning blast off Cory Gearrin was hit to the opposite field, and provided valuable insurance as the Dodgers were clinging to a 1-0 lead at the time. Through his first four games, the 22-year-old Cuban sensation is hitting .438 (7-for-16) with three homers and nine RBI. He'll draw some highly aggressive free agent bids this weekend in fantasy leagues where he's available.
Jun 7 - 1:22 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig homered twice to drive in five runs and doubled Tuesday in the Dodgers' 9-7 win over the Padres.

Maybe Puig really can lead the Dodgers back into contention all by himself. The first homer tonight was on an awful pitch from Clayton Richard, and Puig did exactly what a good hitter should have done to it: deposit it 440 feet into the left field bleachers. The second homer was more impressive, even though it was only hit about 370 feet; Puig went the opposite way on a fastball from Tyson Ross, making him the first right-hander to homer off of Ross this year. Puig also committed an error in right field tonight, but we'll overlook that. He's 5-for-8 after two games.
Jun 5 - 1:35 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in his major league debut Monday.

They weren't exactly lasers, as Puig had a bloop single in the first and an infield hit courtesy of a bad hop in the sixth. He saved his best highlight for the final play of the game, as he caught a Kyle Blanks fly ball at the warning track before firing a strike to first base to double up Chris Denorfia. It remains to be seen whether Puig is ready to hit at the major league level, but he certainly looks like he'll provide some highlight-reel plays.
Jun 4 - 12:49 AM
Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig is leading off and playing right field in his major league debut Monday.

The Dodgers have decided to use Andre Ethier in center field for the time being, but Puig could still see some time there while Matt Kemp is on the shelf. The Cuban import was batting .313/.383/.599 with eight home runs and 13 steals at the Double-A level before his call-up and should be used in fantasy leagues right away.
Related: Andre Ethier
Source: Mark Saxon on Twitter
Jun 3 - 6:39 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2B1Mark Ellis
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Nick Punto
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Scott Van Slyke
3Jerry Hairston Jr.
CF1Matt Kemp
2Andre Ethier
3Skip Schumaker
RF1Yasiel Puig
2Alex Castellanos
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kenley Jansen
2Brandon League
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Peter Moylan
10Chris Withrow