The San Diego Padres plan to reinstate left-hander Jay Groome from the ineligible list and subsequently non-tender him, as he was banned for a year due to bets placed between 2020-21, none involving his games. Groome, who had a promising career marred by injuries, struggled in his 2023 Triple-A season with an 8.55 ERA and is now a free agent after the non-tender, which allows him to potentially re-sign with the Padres on a minor league deal. His reinstatement coincides with the expiration of bans for three other players, marking a significant transaction for the team.
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