infielder is under investigation by for allegedly betting Noah Vonleh Jersey on baseball and could be subject to a po sible lifetime ban, according to multiple reports. MLB is looking into allegations Marcano bet on games involving the while on the team's injured list last season, according to The A sociated Pre s. The investigation is ongoing. Marcano, 24, has not played since tearing his right ACL last July 24. He was claimed by the Padres off waivers on Nov. 2 and placed on the 10-day injured list March 19. MLB's investigation was first reported Monday by The Wall Street Journal. "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 team said in a statement. "We will not have any further comment until the investigative proce s has been completed." Marcano's agent, Michel Velasquez of Rimas Sports, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. The Major League Baseball Players A sociation declined to comment. Major League Rule 21, posted in every clubhouse, states betting on any baseball game in which a player, umpire, league official or team employee has no duty to perform results in a one-year suspension. Betting on a game in which the person has a duty to perform results in a lifetime ban. In addition, betting on other sports with an illegal bookmaker is subject to discipline deemed appropriate by the baseball commi sioner. Career hits leader Pete Rose agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an MLB investigation concluded he bet on games while managing the team. The last active MLB player suspended under the gambling provision appears to be New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O'Connell, banned for life along with coach Cozy Dolan in 1924 for offering a $500 bribe to shortstop Heinie Sand to throw a game that Sept. 27. Marcano made his major league debut on April 1, 2021, and has a .217 average with five homers, 34 RBIs and seven stolen The A sociated Pre s contributed to this report. Adam Mokoka Jersey