Overview
- Luis Ortiz was arrested in Boston on Sunday, while Emmanuel Clase is not in U.S. custody.
- The Eastern District of New York filed a 23-page indictment outlining intentional balls thrown so co-conspirators could bet on pitch outcomes.
- Prosecutors cite incidents on June 15 and June 27, 2025, with alleged payments of $5,000 on the first date and $7,000 each on the second.
- The DOJ says Clase's actions led co-conspirator bettors to win at least $400,000 in fraudulent wagers.
- MLB and the Guardians say they are cooperating with federal authorities, and both players remain on non-disciplinary leave as they face potential decades in prison if convicted.