San Diego Padres shortstop Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for gambling on baseball games, a league spokesperson tells CNN. Marcano remains on the injured list in 2024, now as a member of the San Diego Padres. Four other players face possible MLB discipline for gambling on baseball games while in the minor leagues, the Journal reported, citing unnamed sources. Per MLB rules, a player found guilty of betting on baseball games involving teams other than their own are subject to a one-year suspension. Marcano has a career batting average of .217 in 149 big league games, but has yet to feature for the Padres this season.

Source: CNN June 04, 2024 14:22 UTC