Former Dodgers Star Yasiel Puig Possibly Looking At 5 Years In Prison After Lying About Illegal Gambling Ring

Yasiel Puig could be in prison for up to five years for lying to federal investigators about an illegal gambling ring. He pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements and was ordered to pay a fine of $55,000. Puigi is currently playing for the Korean Baseball Organization's Kiwoom Heroes.

Yasiel Puig lied to the feds about his involvement in illegal gambling ring. He made $282,900 in losses and two $100,000 checks to Wayne Joseph Nix. NIX was the focus of the investigation. Puy played for the Dodgers between 2013 and 2018. The former baseball player split his final season between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians. He led an All-Star campaign in 2019 after recording 16 home runs, 69 RBI and a .296 batting average.