Padres players investigated for gambling – WQKT 104.5 the River

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is being investigated by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could face a lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the investigation. MLB is investigating allegations that Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates last season while he was on the team’s injured list, according to the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Marcano, 24, has not played since tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament on July 24. He was claimed off waivers by the Padres on Nov. 2 and placed on the 10-day injured list on March 19.