Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano facing lifetime ban for betting on MLB games: report

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Another betting scandal has hit MLB, as San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is reportedly facing a lifetime ban for allegedly betting on games, per The Wall Street Journal. 

Marcano, 24, is being accused of betting on multiple MLB games during his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season while he was on the injured list. While The Journal does not have the specifics of those bets, the report states four other players are also under investigation for betting on minor-league contests. 

ESPN added that the league’s investigation into Marcano remains ongoing, though a lifetime ban from the league "could be imminent."

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Tucupita Marcano #12 of the San Diego Padres poses for a portrait during Photo Day at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 20, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)

"We are aware of an active investigation by Major League Baseball regarding a matter that occurred when the player in question was a member of another organization and not affiliated with the San Diego Padres," the Padres told The Wall Street Journal in a statement. "We will not have any further comment until the investigation process has been completed." 

Marcano, a Venezuela native, suffered a right ACL tear last season with the Pirates, ending his campaign after 75 games. He hit .233/.276/.356 with three homers, 12 doubles, two triples and 18 RBI over 202 at-bats. 

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The Wall Street Journal reported that Marcano’s bets only came after he was injured. 

Marcano has not played with