Yasiel Puig Injury Update: Homers in Rehab Assignment in Rancho

After injury his hamstring a few weeks ago, Yasiel Puig has had a pinch hit appearance versus the Cubs a few days later and then was shut down to help him recover.

Last night, Puig played in a rehab assignment for the RC Quakes and hit a solo homerun to help the Quakes extend their winning streak to six games. Puig ended the night with two at bats, a walk and the home run.

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“I feel better right now,” he said. “I need to run more on the bases and in the outfield, but I feel fine right now.” – Yasiel Puig, MILB.com

Puig will continue his rehab assignment tonight for the Quakes.

Here’s some great reactions from fans and media tweeting in the action:

https://twitter.com/DaddyArey/status/742553498084986880

Dodgers Yasiel Puig hit a bomb in his rehab assignment. He also played umpire! @RCQuakes pic.twitter.com/2xgJaHypge

— TheJerryEspinoza (@JEspinoza1634) June 14, 2016

Love that undershirt. Post game interview as Puig done after 5. #puigyourfriend pic.twitter.com/72TyTyxxGn

— Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (@RCQuakes) June 14, 2016

Yasiel Puig homered in his second at-bat with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, a solo shot to right field. #Dodgers

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) June 14, 2016