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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Yasiel Puig, 35-year-old former MLB All-Star, was convicted in February 2026 on two federal counts: obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators during a sports gambling investigation. Federal prosecutors are requesting an 18-month prison sentence, three years supervised release, and $55,200 in fines. Sentencing is scheduled for May 26, 2026. Despite legal troubles, Puig recently signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League and hit two home runs in his debut, demonstrating he still possesses power at the plate. His last MLB action was in 2019 with Cincinnati and Cleveland. He finished his MLB career with a .277 batting average, 132 home runs, and 79 stolen bases.
Strengths
- + Still demonstrates power hitting ability at age 35 (2 HRs in CBL debut)
- + Former MLB All-Star with proven track record
- + Career .277 batting average
- + 132 career home runs
- + Defense attorney arguing for probation instead of prison
- + First-time federal offender
Weaknesses
- - Federal conviction on two counts: obstruction of justice and making false statements
- - Prosecutors requesting 18-month prison sentence
- - Lack of remorse noted by prosecutors
- - Reputational damage and destruction of professional MLB career
- - Last MLB action in 2019 - seven-year absence from major leagues
- - Currently playing in semi-professional Canadian Baseball League
- - Facing sentencing hearing May 26, 2026
- - History of legal issues during and after MLB career
About
Yasiel Puig is a right fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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