Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern Tuesday for player safety as it relates to gambling while expressing confidence in the league’s ability to catch personnel who violate the league’s gambling policies.
Speaking hours before the All-Star Game, Manfred said he’s heard from players about threats they are receiving — though he didn’t get into specifics about them.
“If a player receives a threat from any source, on any topic, it is a matter of concern to us that we take really seriously,” Manfred stated. “I’ve had players in the last month mention this issue to me as one of concern and we’re discussing what we should do to be more proactive in this area.”
