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Former Cincinnati Reds and current Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig officially became an American citizen on Wednesday.
Puig, 28, who defected from Cuba in 2012, posted a photo on Twitter with the following message: "Thank you God for this great opportunity to be an American citizen."
Puig is the fourth Indians player to become a United States citizen this year, along with Carlos Santana, Óliver Pérez and Hanley Ramírez, who was waived in April.
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