MLB removes Pete Rose, other banned players from permanently ineligible list

"Moreover, it is hard to conceive of a penalty that has more deterrent effect than one that lasts a lifetime with no reprieve. Therefore, I have concluded that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual, and Mr. Rose will be removed from the permanently ineligible list."

MLB made the announcement in a press release.

"This issue has never been formally addressed by Major League Baseball, but an application filed by the family of Pete Rose has made it incumbent upon the Office of the Commissioner to reach a policy decision on this unprecedented issue in the modern era as Mr. Rose is the first person banned after the tenure of Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis to die while still on the ineligible list. Commissioner Manfred has concluded that MLB's policy shall be that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual," MLB said.

It was found that Rose gambled on the Reds, only to win, while he was both a manager and a player.

"Anyway, over the next few weeks I will be signing a complete PARDON of Pete Rose, who shouldn't have been gambling on baseball, but only bet on HIS TEAM WINNING. He never betted against himself, or the other team. He had the most hits, by far, in baseball history, and won more games than anyone in sports history. Baseball, which is dying all over the place, should get off its fat, lazy a--, and elect Pete Rose, even though far too late, into the Baseball Hall of Fame!"

Trump and Manfred met last month.

Manfred's decision comes one day before the Reds host "Pete Rose Night." Rose had applied for reinstatement several times, but Manfred declined, at one time citing a "risk of future violation."

The ruling also effectively increases "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's chances of getting into Cooperstown. He was accused of taking part in the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Seven others were then banned from the game for fixing the World Series that year.

Overall, 17 players are now baseball eligible.

This is a developing story. Please check back for more updates.