Yasiel Puig will be playing baseball in Korea next season.
Puig signed with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League. The Cuban ballplayer confirmed the news via Twitter.
https://twitter.com/YasielPuig/status/1468817026223247360
Puig has been playing for the Toros Del Este in the Dominican Winter League. He’ll be playing in Korea afterwards.
Puig is set to receive a 1-year, $1 million deal, which is the maximum amount for a first-year foreign player in Korea.
https://twitter.com/Jeeho_1/status/1468776665400557569
Puig received interest in 2020 from the KBO but still tried to continue his MLB career. A positive COVID test ruined his chances of playing in the shortened 2020 season. His chances of playing in the 2021 season were damaged by a sexual battery accusation. He recently settled the case.
The 31-year-old outfielder batted .267 with 24 home runs and 19 stolen bases in 2019.
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