The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated right-handed reliever Scott McGough for assignment to reinstate left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank from the ineligible list. Saalfrank was suspended for one year due to his involvement in small-scale betting on MLB games during his time in the minor leagues, having wagered a total of $445 on 29 bets. Unlike others, Saalfrank's actions did not occur while he was on the 40-man roster, a key distinction compared to Tucupita Marcano, who received a lifetime ban for extensive betting while on an MLB roster.
The D-backs have designated right-handed reliever Scott McGough for assignment as they reinstate lefty Andrew Saalfrank from the ineligible list to the 40-man roster.
Andrew Saalfrank's reinstatement is significant as he had previously served a one-year ban for placing small-scale bets on MLB games while in the minors.
The investigation revealed that Saalfrank, along with three other players, had made small wagers totaling under $749, none of which occurred while on the 40-man roster.
The distinction in the severity of penalties lies with former player Tucupita Marcano, who received a lifetime ban for wagering over $150K on MLB games.
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