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Yasiel Puig desperately wants to return to Los Angeles Dodgers

ByDavid Hill|
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates on his way to first base after hitting a three-run home run to left field in the sixth inning of Game Four of the 2018 World Series against pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox (not in photo) at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates on his way to first base after hitting a three-run home run to left field in the sixth inning of Game Four of the 2018 World Series against pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox (not in photo) at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Some people never get over their first love. That is the case with Yasiel Puig and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

There is no question that Puig would like to get back together with the Dodgers. He has made that very clear in his comments, hoping that one day, he could return to where his major league career began.

Yasiel Puig needs to learn there is no going home to Los Angeles Dodgers

While it is nice that Puig thinks he has the option of eventually heading back to the Dodgers, he should probably focus on getting back to the majors first. That is especially the case since he has not made a major league appearance since 2019. His contract with the Braves in 2020 was voided after he contracted COVID and he spent last year in Mexico. Puig is currently slated to play in the KBO for 2022 as he looks to rebuild his image and get another look at the major league level.

In theory, Puig would still be an asset. He is a power hitting outfielder with a strong throwing arm and solid speed. At 31 years old, he is still in the midst of his hypothetical prime. Likewise, his exile from the majors would seemingly make him a bargain in terms of a contract.

But there is a reason why no one is taking that chance. His volatile personality is not worth his production. Puig could not control himself in Mexico, twice starting benches clearing incidents. Maybe he can control himself in South Korea and find his way back to the majors, but that seems doubtful.

It is that volatility that led to his banishment from the Dodgers in the first place. His declining production and issues led to his being part of a clear salary dump when he was sent to Cincinnati. If the Dodgers did not want him when he was entering his prime, why would they take him back at some point in the future?

Yasiel Puig has not gotten over his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Unfortunately for him, they have clearly moved on and have left him behind.

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