Yasiel Puig Injury: Updates on Dodgers Star's Hamstring and Return

Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig missed Sunday's game after re-injuring his hamstring but will return to the lineup on Tuesday.

Continue for updates. 

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Puig Will Play vs. Giants

Tuesday, April 21

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reported that Puig will be batting second in the lineup Tuesday night. Puig sat out of Sunday's game with his bothersome hamstring.

Shaikin later passed along comments from manager Don Mattingly, who said that Puig was dealing with soreness and that "hopefully [it's] nothing serious." Mattingly also said that he hopes that Puig will start for the team Tuesday.

On April 18, the Dodgers announced that Puig returned to the lineup against Colorado. The Dodgers star went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the contest. Puig had missed the team's previous three games with the injury.

Even though the Dodgers have a loaded roster, their outfield isn't as strong as it used to be. Puig is the clear standout with Matt Kemp in San Diego. Carl Crawford has had moments but isn't what he used to be. Andre Ethier is best used as a platoon player. Joc Pederson is loaded with talent but is still a rookie who will face growing pains. 

Puig's ability to get on base, hit for power and create plays with his legs makes him valuable to the lineup. The Dodgers are certainly glad to have him back in action.