On Tuesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reinstated Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. Rose's ban was lifted eight months posthumously, coinciding with the Cincinnati Reds' tribute event honoring him. Manfred revised the policy on permanent ineligibility, stating that bans would expire upon the individual's death. Both players could potentially be inducted into the Hall of Fame by 2028, though Rose has had a tumultuous history with reinstatement efforts since agreeing to his ban in 1989 after gambling on games.
Rose's permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and comes a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor baseball's career hits leader with Pete Rose Night.
Under the Hall of Fame's current rules, it appears the earliest Rose or Jackson could be inducted would be in 2028.
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