Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Pete Rose and other deceased players have been removed from MLB's ineligible list, paving the way for their candidacy in the Hall of Fame. Manfred stated that the bans conclude upon death as such individuals cannot threaten the game's integrity. This decision allows Rose, who accepted a ban for betting on games, and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, banned for the infamous 1919 World Series scandal, to be reviewed for induction in December 2027, with a potential enshrinement by 2028.
The decision clears the path for the sport's all-time hit leader and the iconic Chicago White Sox star to be considered for the Hall of Fame.
Lenkov called the decision 'a long journey' and noted that Reds Nation can now celebrate the possibility of Pete Rose joining baseball immortals.
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