"Puig has a court date on May 26 in California after he was found guilty of obstruction of justice and providing false documents to federal investigators regarding bets he placed with an illegal sports betting ring. He faces up to 20 years in prison. The Cuban product is not the only star name to journey to the IBL/CBL in recent years."
The Toronto Maple Leafs played Opening Day at Christie Pitts against the Kitchener Panthers. The Canadian Baseball League has shifted from a semi-professional circuit to a full professional league. Yasiel Puig, a former All-Star outfielder, signed with the Maple Leafs and drew media attention. Puig had not appeared in Major League Baseball since 2019, when he split time between Cincinnati and Cleveland after six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since then, he played in Korea, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela across multiple pro, independent, and winter leagues. In four plate appearances, Puig went 2-for-2 with two walks and two home runs, scoring three runs and driving in three while batting third. His time with the team may be limited because he has a May 26 court date in California related to obstruction of justice and false documents tied to bets with an illegal sports betting ring, with potential prison time up to 20 years. Other notable players have also joined the league, including Fernando Rodney and Japanese pitcher Ayami Sa.
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