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Yasiel Puig signs with Toronto Maple Leafs — but not to play hockey
TL;DR
Yasiel Puig has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he will not be playing hockey. The Maple Leafs are part of the Canadian Baseball League.
Key points
- Yasiel Puig signs with Toronto Maple Leafs
- Maple Leafs are part of the Canadian Baseball League
- Puig will not be playing hockey
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Yasiel Puig has a new baseball home.
It's with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
And no, none of that is a typo.
Puig has signed with the baseball-playing Maple Leafs, which are a part of the Canadian Baseball League.
Baseball insider Francys Romero reported the news on Thursday.
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Puig is 35 years old now, and he's also facing a court hearing on May 26 for obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal agents in regards to an illegal sports gambling organization.
The CBL season starts May 10, so it's not totally clear whether Puig will be able to play, but he's been signed.
The former Los Angeles Dodgers star spent the last few seasons playing in Mexico and in Korea.
His last MLB action was in 2019 for Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Q&A
Why did Yasiel Puig sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Yasiel Puig signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs to join the Canadian Baseball League, where he will continue his baseball career.
What league do the Toronto Maple Leafs belong to?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are part of the Canadian Baseball League.
Is Yasiel Puig playing hockey with the Maple Leafs?
No, Yasiel Puig is not playing hockey; he is signed to play baseball with the Maple Leafs.
