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Yasiel Puig cannot seem to stay out of the headlines, even when it's outside of the MLB. The polarizing former outfielder of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been participating in the Venezuelan Winter League in an attempt to work his way back to the MLB.
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During a recent Venezuelan Winter League game footage of Yasiel Puig circulated on social media. This time, it was not the problematic outfielder who caused the outrage. During a dust-up between the two Venezuelan clubs, Puig can be seen in the middle of the incident, trying to prevent the two teams from fighting.
In the video, a player from the opposing team can be seen throwing a slap at Puig, striking him in the face. The player, who was not identified in the video, quickly backs away from the former All-Star, as if avoiding any response from the powerful Cuban slugger.
Since the video surfaced, many fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers and baseball in general have taken to social media to mock the opposing player. Puig, who was never known to back down from a fight, likely sent fear into the other player, according to MLB fans.
Some even called the incident a hit-and-run. Others pointed out the former Cincinnati Reds slugger would likely have crushed the opposing player if he was not held back by his teammates.
Many Los Angeles Dodgers fans said they would gladly welcome him back to the club, with one fan joking he could serve as a bodyguard for Shohei Ohtani.
Yasiel Puig has continued his pursuit of returning to the MLB
It's been a bumpy road for Puig in recent years, slap in the face aside. The former All-Star has not appeared in an MLB game since 2019, when he was a member of the Cleveland Guardians. Since then, Yasiel Puig has worked his way across the globe in an attempt to return to the major leagues.
Since his final MLB game, Yasiel Puig has played in several different countries, including Mexico, South Korea, and the Dominican Republic.
