Yasiel Puig Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yasiel Puig.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Hill, Upton, Bruce, Hellickson, Stanley, Mets, Puig
2016/07/rosenthals-latest-hill-upton-bruce-hellickson-stanley-mets-puig.htmlThe Dodgers will consider dealing Yasiel Puig before the August 1 deadline, Rosenthal suggests.
Dodgers Place Yasiel Puig On 15-Day DL
2016/06/dodgers-place-yasiel-puig-on-15-day-dl.htmlThe Dodgers have placed outfielder Yasiel Puig on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain, per a team announcement (via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, on Twitter). … Scott Van Slyke has returned from his own DL stint to join the club in Puig's stead.
NL Notes: Greinke, Dodgers, Cardinals
2016/04/nl-notes-greinke-dodgers-cardinals.htmlConsidering Friedman's thoughts, it's no surprise that he and the Dodgers are putting forth an effort to help star Cuban outfielder Yasiel Puig fit in better in his fourth year. … Friedman said earlier this spring that first-year manager Dave Roberts and his staff were doing "a great job creating a relationship" with Puig, who stated over the winter that he wanted to be a better teammate.
Dodgers Notes: Rotation, Maeda, TV Deal
2016/03/dodgers-notes-rotation-maeda-tv-deal.htmlYasiel Puig has also been in good form both on the field and in the clubhouse this spring.
MLB Will Not Suspend Yasiel Puig
2016/03/yasiel-puig-no-suspension-dodgers.htmlMajor League Baseball will not suspend Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig in connection to domestic violence allegations earlier this winter, reports Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. … "The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball has concluded its investigation into an alleged incident involving Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and his sister in a Miami-area nightclub on November 26, 2015.
Manfred On Domestic Violence Policy, CBA, Qualifying Offers, Expansion
2016/02/rob-manfred-chapman-reyes-puig-cba-qo-expansion-mejia.htmlSo far as has been publicly reported, Jose Reyes, Aroldis Chapman, and Yasiel Puig all still have open investigations pending. … The commissioner had some interesting comments on cases where there is no prosecution, as with Chapman and Puig.
Quick Hits: Bell, Linares, Puig, Jackson, Rays
2016/02/quick-hits-bell-linares-puig-jackson-rays.htmlThe White Sox should target Yasiel Puig, opines Scott Merkin of MLB.com. … However, Puig represents a more definitive upgrade with a star ceiling.
Dodgers Notes: Puig, Ryu, Ethier, Kendrick
2016/02/dodgers-puig-ethier-trade-white-sox.htmlAndre Ethier has been the most oft-mentioned trade candidate for the Dodgers recently, in part, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link), because Los Angeles is telling teams with interest in Yasiel Puig that Puig is not available at this time. … Puig isn't without his red flags, as he's facing potential disciplinary action in connection with domestic violence allegations, is coming off a down season and has long come with questions about his clubhouse persona.
Quick Hits: Bettis, Suspensions, Lazarito, Trades, Frazier
2016/01/quick-hits-bettis-suspensions-lazarito-trades-frazier.htmlMajor League Baseball will likely announce any discipline for Aroldis Chapman, Yasiel Puig and Jose Reyes before Spring Training camps open and no later than March 1, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter links).
AL Central Notes: Alexei, White Sox, Indians, Nathan
2015/12/white-sox-rumors-alexei-ramirez-outfielders.htmlHoynes believes that Cleveland will utilize a combination of Giovanny Urshela and Jose Ramirez at third base, and, in response to a question about a potential swap of Yasiel Puig for a starting pitcher, says the Indians want more than one piece in return for any deal sending away Danny Salazar or Carlos Carrasco. … Hoynes doesn't specifically mention whether a 1-for-1 deal involving Puig and one of those two prized young starters has been discussed, though he does note that he doesn't believe Cleveland has ever had any real intention of trading a starting pitcher.
West Notes: Cueto, Puig, Rangers, D’Backs, Phillips, Padres
2015/12/dodgers-cueto-puig-rangers-dbacks-tolleson-kela-bradley-reds-phillips-rumors.htmlScott Miller of Bleacher Report takes a close look at Yasiel Puig's standing in the Dodgers organization. … Ellis (among others), who provide fascinating insight into the strained (but, perhaps, not-yet broken) relationship between Puig and his teammates.
Heyman’s Latest: Cueto, Giants, Rangers, Alvarez, Puig
2015/12/heymans-latest-cueto-giants-rangers-alvarez-puig.htmlA few teams called the Dodgers to ask about Yasiel Puig's availability but the Dodgers aren't keen on selling low on the outfielder. … The team intends to "try to reach him" and inspire Puig to return to his old form.
MLB To Investigate Yasiel Puig For Role In Bar Incident
2015/11/yasiel-puig-investigated-bar-incident.html9:09pm: The MLB commissioner's office will investigate Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig under its new domestic violence policy for his role in a reported barroom altercation on Wednesday night, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports. … 11:29pm: A police spokesman says that the department is not aware of any allegation that Puig was involved in any physical altercation with his sister, Hernandez reports (Twitter links).
NL West Notes: Rockies, Cueto, Puig, Padres
2015/11/nl-west-notes-rockies-cueto-puig-padres.htmlThe Dodgers aren't likely to trade Yasiel Puig this offseason since his potential is still so high, his contract is reasonably priced and he brings some right-handed hitting balance to an L.A. … The Dodgers would also be selling low on Puig in the wake of his disappointing 2015 season.
Sherman’s Latest: Dodgers, Mattingly, Greinke, Puig
2015/10/shermans-latest-dodgers-mattingly-greinke-puig.htmlOutfielder Yasiel Puig is the lone leftover problem child from the previous administration. … As Sherman puts it, a thicker Puig may experience further injury and lose explosiveness at the plate.
West Notes: Nevin, Puig, Iwakuma, Dipoto
2015/10/west-notes-nevin-puig-iwakuma-dipoto.htmlThe Dodgers have reinstated outfielder Yasiel Puig from the disabled list, the team announced via press release. … Puig will man right field and bat sixth tonight.
Placed On Revocable Waivers: 8/11/15
2015/08/yasiel-puig-dodgers-waivers.htmlThe Dodgers recently placed outfielder Yasiel Puig on waivers, but pulled him back after he was claimed by an unreported team, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports on Twitter. … It's obviously no surprise that Puig was claimed, even though he has not been produced as expected this year, or that the claiming team was unable to work out a deal with Los Angeles.
Dodgers Willing To Listen On Yasiel Puig
2015/07/dodgers-yasiel-puig-listening.htmlThe Dodgers have informed rival clubs that they would be willing to move outfielder Yasiel Puig "in the right deal," Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports on Twitter. … Puig was reportedly informed by the team recently that he would not be dealt.
Dodgers Inform Yasiel Puig They Won’t Trade Him
2015/07/dodgers-inform-yasiel-puig-they-wont-trade-him.htmlThe Dodgers have told star outfielder Yasiel Puig they will not trade him this summer, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports writes. … Puig approached the Dodgers about his status amid whispers that he could be traded to the Reds or another team.
Cafardo On Wright, Puig, Red Sox, Angels
2015/07/cafardo-on-wright-puig-red-sox-angels.htmlThere is more and more talk of Yasiel Puig losing popularity with his Dodgers teammates, a major league source tells Cafardo. … Puig was once viewed an untouchable player because of his talent, but the new regime does not feel that way at this time.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Puig, Royals, Rangers, Gray
2015/05/rosenthals-latest-puig-royals-rangers-gray.htmlDodgers president Andrew Friedman will entertain offers for any player, even Yasiel Puig, reports Ken Rosenthal in his latest video for FOX Sports. … Puig, 24, provides necessary balance to a lineup that will include left-handers Adrian Gonzalez, Joc Pederson, and Corey Seager.
NL West Notes: Lyles, Rockies, Johnson, Corbin, Puig, Baez
2015/05/nl-west-notes-lyles-rockies-johnson-corbin-puig-baez.htmlYasiel Puig has experienced a setback in his recovery from a strained hamstring and isn't expected to join the Dodgers anytime soon, manager Don Mattingly told reporters, including MLB.com's Ken Gurnick. … An MRI taken Monday revealed that Puig's hamstring strain has not yet healed, and Mattingly said that it would be "at least a couple weeks" that Puig will remain on the shelf.
Quick Hits: Soriano, Indians, Price, Smith
2014/07/quick-hits-soriano-indians-price-smith.htmlKnobler's piece explores the future of the Cuban talent pipeline while also delving into the limited data the White Sox and Dodgers, respectively, had when signing Jose Abreu and Yasiel Puig to major contracts.
Yasiel Puig Targeting Free Agency
2012/06/yasel-puig-targeting-free-agency.htmlJune 19: Cuban outfielder Yasiel Puig aims to become a free agent soon so that he can sign with an MLB team by July 2, when the spending restrictions in baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement take effect, MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez reports. … 9:55pm: Sanchez provides another pair of updates (via Twitter), reporting that Puig has established residency in Mexico and MLB's investigation of the papers is believed to be complete.
Yasiel Puig Declared Free Agent
2012/06/yasel-puig-declared-free-agent.htmlCuban outfielder Yasiel Puig has officially been declared a free agent, sources tell Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, and could have a deal finalized with a Major League team by Friday. … Puig can now meet with teams to discuss parameters of deals but cannot finalize a contract until he is unblocked by the U.S.