For the first time since 2013, the year he debuted in the major leagues and created outsized expectations for his future, Yasiel Puig entered this off-season without a firm grasp on a starting job for the Dodgers. But with the team reporting to Camelback Ranch in less than a month, it appears Puig will remain on the roster. With Joc Pederson installed in center field, the Dodgers could use Andre Ethier and Andrew Toles against right-handed pitchers, and send Puig and Scott Van Slyke to face left-handed pitchers. During a trip to the Dominican Republic for his charity, he spent a week working out with Robinson Cano, the Seattle Mariners’ All-Star second baseman. Facing mostly left-handed pitchers upon his return, Puig hit .281 with a .900 OPS during the final month.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 23, 2017 19:59 UTC