Yasiel Puig sets Canadian Baseball League home run record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Yasiel Puig, a former All-Star outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has set the single-season home run record in the Canadian Baseball League. Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Puig hit his 22nd home run of the season on August 27, 2026. Puig, 35, has played in various leagues outside of MLB since 2019, including stints in South Korea and Mexico. His performance has drawn attention as he continues his career after previously dazzling fans in the majors.
- •Puig set the record with his 22nd home run in 2026.
- •He plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Canadian Baseball League.
- •Previously played for the Dodgers before leaving MLB in 2019.
- •Has played in leagues across South Korea, Venezuela, and Mexico.
- •The Canadian Baseball League features nine teams based in Ontario.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dodgers All-Star outfielder sets Canadian Baseball League HR record
"This is a blast from the past for Dodgers fans.
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