According to an initial report by Lindsey Adler and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal, former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucapita Marcano is facing a possible lifetime ban from MLB for violating the league's gambling policy while a member of the Pirates.
Marcano was acquired in the 2021 trade deadline deal with the San Diego Padres along with OF Jack Suwinski for 2B Adam Fraizer. In July 2023 he injured his right knee on the bases and required surgery to repair his ACL ending his year. His former club, the Padres, claimed him off waivers after the conclusion of the season.