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Being placed on the permanently ineligible list signifies that a player is barred from participating in baseball activities, including Hall of Fame elections. The only authority that can remove a player from this list is the commissioner of baseball. Currently, Rob Manfred holds this position, and any decision made on reinstating Rose would fall solely under his discretion. Historical context is critical here, as the original commissioner, Bart Giamatti, issued Rose's ban and passed away shortly thereafter. This creates a complex legacy of accountability and precedent for MLB.