Former Dodgers Outfielder Debuts With Toronto Team Ahead Of Sentencing
A former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder hit two home runs in his debut with a Toronto club in the Canadian Baseball League. The player, who was an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2014, faces sentencing next week in California after a guilty verdict on federal charges. He told a reporter he has no plans beyond attending the court date.
ForbesThe Los Angeles Dodgers lost their fourth consecutive game on Tuesday, falling to the San Francisco Giants. The team has not scored more than three runs in any of its last five games. It has scored two runs or fewer in eight of its last 13 games.
The club last lost four straight games by at least four runs during July 1-4, 1936. Despite the current slump, the Dodgers remain the defending World Series champions after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in last year's title series. Fans received a reminder of past team success when a former outfielder debuted for a new club in Canada.
The former All-Star went two-for-two with two home runs, four RBI and two walks in the win. The performance recalled his 2014 season with the Dodgers. The outfielder was found guilty three months ago of obstruction of justice and providing false statements tied to a January 2022 interview with federal investigators examining a gambling ring.
He faces up to 15 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced May 26 in California. It remains unclear how long he will be able to play for the Toronto team. Following the debut, the former outfielder addressed the upcoming court appearance.
The team continues to seek solutions to its recent offensive shortcomings while holding a strong overall record as defending champions. The former outfielder's performance with the Canadian club provided a contrast to the Dodgers' current slump. His debut occurred Sunday in the Canadian Baseball League.
The outfielder's legal situation adds uncertainty to the length of his tenure with the new team.
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