MLB Considers Reinstating Pete Rose as Trump Promises Posthumous Pardon

Rose's family petitions MLB to lift his ineligibility, potentially opening Hall of Fame eligibility, as Trump criticizes the league and vows symbolic pardon.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reviewing a January petition from Pete Rose's family to remove him from the league's ineligible list, which would allow for Hall of Fame consideration.
Pete Rose, MLB's all-time hits leader, was banned for life in 1989 after an investigation revealed he gambled on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds.
President Donald Trump announced plans to issue a posthumous pardon for Rose, criticizing MLB for not inducting him into the Hall of Fame despite his on-field achievements.
Rose's family, represented by attorney Jeffrey Lenkov, met with Manfred in December 2024 to advocate for his reinstatement, citing his lifetime of contributions to the sport.
Rose died in September 2024 at the age of 83, and his potential reinstatement has reignited debates over his legacy and the ethics of sports gambling.