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Dodger Blue > Rumors > Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig’s Demotion Result Of Behavioral Issues
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Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig’s Demotion Result Of Behavioral Issues

Matthew Moreno
August 2, 2016
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After failed attempts to trade Yasiel Puig prior to Monday’s 1 p.m. non-waiver deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned the 25-year-old to the Minors prior to beginning a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies.

News of the organization’s expected decision broke Monday afternoon when it was initially reported Puig angrily left the Dodgers clubhouse after being informed of the two potential outcomes. However, that was later corrected to Puig having previous knowledge and therefore never arriving at Dodger Stadium, as instructed.

Although Puig has gone through his fair share of inconsistency and slumps at the plate this season, he’s played strong defense in right field and is one of the more dynamic players on the roster.

As for the Dodgers’ decision to send Puig to the Minors, it extends beyond Puig’s performance, according to Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball:

Controversial Dodgers talent Yasiel Puig’s coming demotion isn’t all about his performance, but also his demeanor/behavior, people close to the situation say.

“His performance and his act through the year led (the Dodgers) to this point,” one person familiar with the situation said.

The polarizing outfielder was the subject of recent trade rumors, more so than in year’s prior, which implied Los Angeles this time was motivated to deal Puig. Though, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter said days before Monday’s deadline he didn’t believe the club had Puig on the trading block.

This marks the first time in Puig’s career he’s been demoted since making his Major League debut in June 2013.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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