Padres’ Marcano could face lifetime baseball ban over alleged bets, say reports

• Player allegedly placed bets while a member of Pirates
• MLB players face lifetime ban for betting on baseball

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to multiple reports.

MLB is looking into allegations Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while on the team's injured list last season, according to the person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. MLB's investigation has also been reported by the Wall Street Journal and ESPN.

Marcano, 24, has not played since tearing his right ACL last July. He was claimed by the Padres off waivers in November.