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Federal Trial Set for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz in Pitch-Betting Case

Prosecutors report discovery is largely complete with no plea offers on the table.

Overview

  • Jury selection is scheduled for May 4, 2026, in Brooklyn federal court, with a trial expected to last about two weeks.
  • Both pitchers have pleaded not guilty and remain free on bond following their November arrests.
  • The charges include wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery.
  • Prosecutors allege the players accepted bribes to manipulate individual pitches, enabling bettors to win roughly $450,000 to $460,000.
  • The next court appearance is set for Jan. 15, 2026, as MLB keeps both on paid leave and has capped pitch-level bets at $200 and barred them from parlays.