Former Reds Star Yasiel Puig Found Guilty on Multiple Federal Charges

CINCINNATI — Former Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty on two federal charges on Friday. He was convicted of making false statements to investigators and obstructing justice.

Puig, a one-time MLB All-Star, faces a sentence of up to 20 years. He'll be sentenced on May 26.

The 35-year-old was convicted based on statements he made during a 2022 interview related to a sports gambling.

The interview was voluntary according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. Prosecutors said Puig misled investigators, and provided 'audio of Puig saying that he’d declined to cooperate with prosecutors during the meeting in question.'"

Puig played for the Reds during the 2019 season after they acquired him in a trade with the Dodgers. He posted a .252/.302/.475 slash line with 22 home runs and 61 home runs in 100 games. Cincinnati traded Puig to Cleveland in package that brought Trevor Bauer to Cincinnati.

Puig finished the season with the Guardians and hasn't played in Major League Baseball since that season. He's spent time playing overseas in recent years.

Check out the full breakdown from Blum here.

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