“I let all the players know when they’re going to play, when they’re not going to play. “This decision was made [Tuesday] prior to the game,” Roberts said. The timing looked a little suspect, but Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts insisted that the absence of Yasiel Puig from Wednesday night’s lineup was not further punishment for the mercurial outfielder’s lackluster effort on the bases Tuesday night. The manager added that Puig’s history did not play a role in Tuesday night’s decision. I think Yasiel, the team, everyone, will be better for it.”Roberts was well aware of Puig’s reputation before he took the Dodgers job in November.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 25, 2016 21:18 UTC