Former Major League All-Star Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal investigators about his involvement in an illegal gambling operation, according to the Department of Justice.The 31-year-old, who is currently playing in South Korea, will plead guilty to one count of making false statements, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. He also agreed to pay of fine of at least $55,000. Puig will make his initial appearance in US District Court in on Tuesday.Sports gambling remains illegal in California after several ballot initiatives were voted down last week.
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