Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, allowing their potential Hall of Fame eligibility. Rose's ban was lifted posthumously after his death at age 83, as Manfred adjusted the permanent ban policy to expire at death. The earliest they could be inducted is 2028. Rose's reinstatement faced previous rejections, and he had sought reinstatement numerous times since 1997. His reinstatement follows support from notable figures like Donald Trump, indicating mixed public sentiment about his legacy within baseball.
Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death. This change can alter the eligibility of several former players.
Rose's supporters have included U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said he intends to pardon Rose posthumously. Manfred discussed Rose with Trump when the pair met in April.
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