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Yasiel Puig announces big news about his future

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Mar 16, 2024 4:32 PM ET

Yasiel Puig has a team for the 2024 season, though not in the U.S.

Puig is signing a contract to play for Aguila de Veracruz in the Mexican League, according to MLB reporter Francys Romero. Puig previously played for the team in 2021.

Cuban OF Yasiel Puig signed with the Aguila of Veracruz in the Mexican Baseball League where he already played in 2021, per sources.

Puig would report in early April. pic.twitter.com/P4TTa4PUqg

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) March 16, 2024

Piug himself confirmed the news on social media, posting a picture of himself from his previous stint with the organization.

Veracruz, me dicen quieren ver campeonato-y pues, #apuntenme #regreso pic.twitter.com/crE2i4152h

— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) March 16, 2024

There were some rumblings that Puig might get another look from MLB, but that did not happen this offseason. Some of his previous legal issues probably worked against him in that regard, though at this point he has not played in MLB since 2019. The more time passes, the harder it will be for him to return to the majors.

Puig hit .312 with 10 home runs in his 62-game stint with Veracruz in 2021. He spent 2023 playing in both the Dominican and Venezuelan leagues, winning a championship in the latter while hitting .418 in 26 games.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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