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Former Dodgers Reliever Esteban Loaiza Sentenced 3 Years In Prison For Cocaine Possession

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history of pitchers who have been part of the organization, Esteban Loaiza does not fall into that category.

Not just for falling short of matching the talent seen from Hall-of-Famers, but Loaiza fell into criminal activity. He was arrested in February 2018 after being found in possession of cocaine and charged with intent to distribute.

Authorities arrested him after finding drugs in 20 packages in a van parked at his home in California. According to ESPN, Loaiza received a three-year prison sentence:

Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza was sentenced to three years in prison for cocaine possession Friday.