Tucupita Marcano has been permanently banned for violating the league’s gambling rules.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano who was banned by Commissioner Rob Manfred this week joins six others who have been barred since his regime took over the league a decade ago.
Marcano’s permanent ban on Tuesday for violating the league’s gambling rules now places him on a small list of others barred for incidents ranging from performance-enhancing drug use to explicit messaging and stolen information.
Jenrry Mejía became the first player in MLB history to be suspended for life after a performance-enhancing drug use incident in 2016. He tested positive for boldenone, which athletes use to increase muscle mass. The drug was once popular in horse racing.
Mejía’s lifetime ban was lifted in the summer of 2018, and he went on to appear in minor league games for the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox. He remains active today pitching for the Mexican League.
Roberto Alomar, a Hall of Fame second baseman, was placed on the list in May 2021 after the league investigated into sexual misconduct allegations toward an employee in 2014.
MLB had terminated Alomar’s job as a consultant as well.
In a statement, Alomar said he was surprised and upset but that he understood the position „with the current social climate.“
The Toronto Blue Jays removed him from their „Level of Excellence.“ Alomar also resigned from the Hall of Fame’s board of directors.
Beyond players, many executives have faced the lifetime ban.
Mickey Callaway, a former manager for the Mets, was also placed on the list in 2021 for lewd conduct toward women. Callaway’s actions stemmed from inappropriate text messages as well as comments to five women, all of whom work in sports media. The behavior spanned at least for five years during his employment with three different baseball organizations.
