Yasiel Puig Belts 2 Homers in CBL Debut as He Awaits May 26 Sentencing

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 11

Toronto Maple Leafs newcomer Yasiel Puig went 2-for-2 with 2 home runs, 4 RBIs and 2 walks in an 8-6 win over the Kitchener Panthers at Christie Pits Park.
The 35-year-old is trying to revive his career in Canada after last playing in MLB in 2019, with stops since then in Mexico and South Korea.
That comeback is unfolding under a legal cloud: Puig was found guilty earlier this year of obstruction of justice and making false statements in a federal probe tied to an illegal Southern California gambling ring.
May 26 is his sentencing date, and he could face up to 15 years in prison, though reports say the Canadian Baseball League still made him its biggest signing on what is described as the league's largest contract.

Is Puig’s comeback a redemption story, or will his sentencing in two weeks end his career and the league’s gamble?

How will a federal judge weigh Puig's on-field heroics against his obstruction of justice conviction during his upcoming sentencing?

Beyond one player's comeback, what does this case reveal about the link between professional sports and organized crime?