The gift in question is a limited-edition Shawn Carter Classic Fusion watch by Swedish watchmaker Hublot and co-designed by Jay Z that the five-time MLB All-Star received for his 31st birthday at a party in Belgium on Oct. 22. Cano showed off the extravagant timepiece that retails for $33,900 on his Instagram account.

According to Page Six, Cano and Jay Z partied at Belgium nightclub Magic where "they plowed through dozens of bottles of Ace of Spades Champagne," referencing the boutique wine brand that the rapper has been pivotal in making popular with his very public support, where Cano received the watch.

The trouble arises in that such a gift is in direct conflict with Section 5(B)(5)(a) of the Players Association regulations, which states in no uncertain terms: "No Player Agent or Applicant shall provide, cause to be provided or promise to provide, any money or any other thing of value to any player, or any person related to or associated with such player, the purpose of which is to induce or encourage such player to use or continue to use any person's or firm's services as a Player Agent, Representative, or Draft Advisor."