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Ex-MLB star Yasiel Puig finds new home with KBO team

Puig was an All-Star earlier in his career with the Dodgers

Ryan Gaydos By Ryan Gaydos Fox News
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig will try to rejuvenate his baseball career in the Korea Baseball Organization.

Puig agreed to a one-year deal with the Kiwoom Heroes. Yonhap News reported the deal is worth $1 million – the maximum allowed for foreign players. The Heroes announced the deal Wednesday.

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Cincinnati Reds' Yasiel Puig (66) is restrains by Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (19) during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds' Yasiel Puig (66) is restrains by Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (19) during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

"I could just see how talented he was," Heroes general manager Koh Hyung-wook said. "I had a chance to speak to him on a few occasions, and I came away with the impression that he was a mature person who was devoted to his family."

Puig got his start with the Dodgers in 2013 and quickly made an impact. He was an All-Star in 2014 after hitting .296 with 16 homer runs. He garnered a few National League MVP votes. He would eventually flame out with the Dodgers and end up playing for the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds in 2019.

FILE - This Nov. 1, 2017 file photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig during the second inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros in Los Angeles. During the game, which the Dodgers ultimately lost 5-1, burglars broke into Puig's home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. Police report that officers answered a burglary alarm Wednesday evening and found a smashed window with several items taken. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Puig played several seasons with the Dodgers. (AP, File)

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In July 2020, Puig was poised to sign with the Atlanta Braves but a positive COVID-19 test reportedly nixed the agreement. Before the start of the 2021 season, Puig faced allegations of sexual assault from an alleged incident with a woman in 2018. He denied the allegations in the two sides settled the civil case in October. The outfielder was never charged with a crime.

Puig played in the Mexican League in 2021 and hit .312.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Yasiel Puig catches out Miami Marlins' Curtis Granderson in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Yasiel Puig catches out Miami Marlins' Curtis Granderson in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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The 31-year-old Cuba native had 132 home runs and batted .277 with a .823 OPS in seven Major League seasons.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.