The morning after the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies in the National League Wild Card Game, it was reported Diamondbacks coach Ariel Prieto was under MLB investigation due to wearing an electronic watch. Such a device, and others with wireless internet capabilities, are not permitted in the dugout.
The Boston Red Sox were fined an undisclosed amount earlier this season after the New York Yankees submitted a complaint and evidence an Apple Watch was utilized to steal signs. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred warned of harsher penalties moving forward for teams who were caught.
Although that seemingly would apply to the Diamondbacks if they were attempting to gain an advantage, Prieto’s wearing of the watch has been deemed a simple mistake by the organization, via MLB.