Yasiel Puig Won’t Be Punished for Club Incident
- Updated: March 17, 2016
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig will not be punished for involvement in a altercation in Miami last fall.
MLB officially announces that there will be no discipline imposed on #Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig’s alleged nightclub incident in November.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 16, 2016
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.
MLB statement: “Barring the receipt of any new information or evidence, no discipline will be imposed on Puig.” #Dodgers
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 16, 2016
Shakin reported further details about the news.
Puig atty stmt: “We are pleased that the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball has concluded its investigation with respect to Yasiel ..
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 16, 2016
He continued.
“Yasiel greatly appreciates the support he has received from the Dodgers, his teammates, and other players throughout baseball. (2/3)
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 16, 2016
Shakin concluded.
“Now that the matter has been resolved and is behind him, Yasiel is looking forward to the 2016 season.” (3/3)
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 16, 2016
For Puig and the Dodgers this a great sign. Puig can now focus on baseball and not have to worry about the pending investigation.
Puig hit his first home run of the spring after the news was announced. Fans can get tickets to spring training here. As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their spring training news we will keep you up to date.
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