MLB Players Face Harsh Penalties for Betting Violations
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Saalfrank has been suspended for one year for betting on MLB games in 2021 and 2022 while recovering from Tommy John Surgery. Manager Torey Lovullo and teammates expressed disappointment but also empathy for Saalfrank, who did not bet on his own team. The suspension highlights MLB's strict gambling rules, which are emphasized to players each spring training.
