The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.
The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.
The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.
The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.
The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.
The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.
The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.
The infielder was disciplined alongside 4 minor leaguers, together with one with ties to the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was completely banned by Main League Baseball officers on Tuesday for violating the league’s playing coverage, whereas 4 others had been positioned on a one-year suspension for unrelated bets with a authorized sportsbook.
The announcement comes at some point after the investigation into bets made by the 24-year-old on baseball had been made public. In accordance with experiences, the alleged sports activities betting occurred final yr whereas Marcano was on the injured record after sustaining a season-ending ACL damage in July.
On Tuesday, league officers mentioned their investigation discovered Marcano had positioned 387 baseball bets, together with 231 MLB-related wagers between Oct. 16, 2022 an Nov. 1, 2023. All wagers totaled over $150,000.
On the time, the infielder was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joined the Padres within the offseason on waivers and has spent the primary few months of the season on the injured record.
Of the bets he positioned, MLB officers mentioned 25 had been wagers on Pirates video games whereas he was injured, however nonetheless on the group’s roster. Marcano guess virtually solely on the outcomes of video games and misplaced all of his parlay bets involving the Pirates, profitable simply 4.3% of all of his MLB-related bets.
In accordance with the league, a authorized sportsbook operator tipped off MLB officers concerning the sports activities betting exercise.
Below Main League Rule 21, betting on any baseball recreation by which a participant, umpire, league official to group worker has no obligation to carry out leads to a one-year suspension. Betting on a recreation by which the individual has an obligation to carry out leads to a ban.
“The strict enforcement of Main League Baseball’s guidelines and insurance policies governing playing conduct is a crucial element of upholding our most vital precedence: defending the integrity of our video games for the followers,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned in an announcement. “The longstanding prohibition in opposition to betting on Main League Baseball video games by these within the sport has been a bedrock precept for over a century. We now have been clear that the privilege of enjoying in baseball comes with a duty to chorus from participating in sure kinds of conduct which might be authorized for different individuals.”
Marcano was first signed to the Padres as an beginner free agent from Venezuela in 2016. He was traded to the Pirates in 2021 and returned to the Padres on waivers final November.
The 24-year-old seems to be the primary lively main leaguer banned beneath the game’s playing provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924. Pete Rose, baseball’s lively profession hits chief, famously agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an investigation concluded he guess on Cincinnati Reds video games whereas managing the group.
One different massive leaguer, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, was declared ineligible for one yr on Tuesday for betting on baseball whereas he was within the minor leagues. Moreover, minor leaguers Jay Groome of San Diego, José Rodríguez of Philadelphia and Andrew Saalfrank of Arizona had been banned for one yr for betting on main league video games.
In accordance with MLB, Groome positioned 32 MLB-related bets between July 22, 2020 and July 24, 2021, whereas he was assigned to the Boston Pink Sox’ Excessive-A affiliate. Of these, 24 bets concerned the Pink Sox Main League Membership.
Not one of the gamers punished on Tuesday performed in video games they guess on, in keeping with league officers. All additionally denied to MLB that that they had inside info related to the video games they guess on, aligning with the testimony given by the sportsbook operator who tipped off the league.
In an announcement, the Padres officers mentioned they “can not touch upon violations that occurred outdoors of our group,” however added they “totally assist MLB’s sports activities betting coverage and the necessity to adhere to all provisions of Rule 21.”
“We’ll proceed to coach all members of our group concerning their obligations beneath the coverage,” the assertion continued.