Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Involved in Brawl During Venezuelan League Game

Puig and his agent maintain his innocence, stating he was trying to maintain order during the fight.

Former Major League Baseball star Yasiel Puig was involved in a massive brawl during a Venezuelan Professional Baseball League game, with videos showing him in the middle of the fight.
Puig and his agent Lisette Carnet have defended his actions, stating that he was trying to maintain order and was a victim in the incident.
Puig is currently playing for Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan league, and his team won the game despite the brawl.
The Cuban-born player last played in the majors in 2019, and has since been involved in legal issues related to an illegal gambling operation.
Puig's trial for charges of lying to federal agents and obstruction has been delayed multiple times, with no new start date currently scheduled.