Puig Found Guilty: Ex-Dodger Faces Prison

Ex-Dodgers player Yasiel Puig was convicted on February 7, 2026, of obstructing justice and making false statements to investigators. The verdict concluded a lengthy legal process initiated after a voluntary interview on January 27, 2022. Jurors deliberated for two days before unanimously finding Puig guilty.

Puig, aged 35, could face up to 20 years in federal prison, although the final sentence may be less severe. The trial, which lasted 12 days, focused on whether Puig was truthful with investigators looking into an illegal sports gambling operation.

Prosecutors alleged Puig lied about his bookmaker, Wayne Nix, and his connections to an illegal betting website. Puig had initially agreed to a plea deal in August 2022 but withdrew from it in November 2022.

Puig's defense team argued he attempted to cooperate but faced communication barriers, including language and potential cognitive issues, impacting his understanding during the interview.