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Diamondbacks Reinstate Andrew Saalfrank After One-Year Betting Suspension

The left-handed reliever was sent to the Arizona Complex League as the team designated Scott McGough for assignment

May 18, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly (47) throws during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Saalfrank (57) pitches in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers in game three of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Saalfrank’s suspension began June 4, 2024, after MLB found he placed small bets while recovering from Tommy John surgery
  • He wagered $445.87 across 29 bets on MLB and college games between September 2021 and March 2022 as a minor leaguer
  • MLB determined none of his wagers involved games he played in or contested by the Diamondbacks
  • In 2023, Saalfrank logged 10 1/3 scoreless relief innings and contributed key outs during the postseason
  • MLB also reinstated Jay Groome, Michael Kelly and José Rodríguez after they completed one-year suspensions under Rule 21