The fact that Puig, a Cuban-born outfielder of professional baseball Kiwoom, was found to have perjury on charges of illegal gambling, put the player's life in jeopardy.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Puig, who had lost a fortune three years ago in illegal sports betting, made false statements in an investigation earlier this year.
The American media revealed that Puig, who admitted perjury, was fined more than 70 million won of our money and could face up to 5 years in prison.
After the Korean Series, Puig had been seeking a return to the major leagues, but his career was put in jeopardy when his false testimony was revealed.
The Kiwoom club plans to decide whether to renew the contract after confirming the facts.