Ex-Dodger Star Yasiel Puig Hits New Heights

Yasiel Puig, once a prominent player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has made an unexpected comeback in the Canadian Baseball League. Over a decade after his Dodgers debut, the former slugger has established himself as the new single-season home run record holder. His current team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced his achievement on social media. Puig has easily surpassed the previous record of 21 home runs. This accomplishment adds a surprising chapter to a career that initially saw him become an international sensation and an All-Star in his second season with the Dodgers.

Puig's MLB career included a spectacular rookie stretch, earning him recognition as one of baseball's most recognizable young stars. After leaving Los Angeles in 2018, he made his final major league appearance in 2019. His post-Dodgers career also involved off-field legal challenges, including civil sexual assault allegations and federal convictions. Despite these issues, Puig has continued to play baseball, most recently finding success and setting a new record in Canada.