MLB restores 4 players after yearlong bans for banking on

Major League Baseball’s 1 year suspensions for betting on the sport ended for four players Thursday– San Diego starter Jay Groome, Sports relief pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia infielder José Rodríguez and Arizona reducer Andrew Saalfrank.The A’s announced they reinstated Kelly along with left-hander T.J. McFarland, who was on the injured list. They optioned right-handers Elvis Alvarado and Justin Sterner to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room on their major league roster.Saalfrank was optioned to the Diamondbacks’ rookie-level Arizona Complex League.The Padres have not revealed their plans for Groome, however the Athletic reported he was not used an agreement, making him a totally free agent.The Phillies have not revealed their intents concerning Rodríguez.Kelly was suspended for banking on baseball while in the minor leagues, and the other three minor

leaguers were penalized for betting on major league games. Each player wagered less than $1,000. Saalfrank and Rodríguez played formerly in the majors.The players breached Major League Guideline 21, which is posted in every clubhouse. They were handed necessary 1 year suspensions for banking on games in which they did not take part. If they had bet on any games they went to in person– even if they didn’t play– they would have been prohibited for life. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB