Cuban Player Yasiel Puig Will Plead Guilty To Lying To Federal Agents In Illegal Gambling Case

Yasiel Puig will plead guilty to one count of "making false statements" to federal agents. Puy will be eligible for probation under federal sentencing guidelines. He will also pay a $55,000 fine as part of his plea deal. Pui was the starting right fielder for the Cincinnati Reds in a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 25, 2019. The money was to cover gambling losses Puier had amassed after betting on sports events through an illegal gambling operation. According to court documents, former minor league player Wayne Nix began the gambling business in the L.A. area after 2001.