Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents about an illegal gambling operation, the Department of Justice said on Monday night.
Puig pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to federal authorities, which carries a sentence of up to five years in prison. He also agreed to pay a fine of at least $55,000.
The 31-year-old, who spent seven seasons with the Dodgers and parts of one season in both Cincinnati and Cleveland, is currently playing in the Korean Baseball Organization.