Overview
- Luis Ortiz was arrested in Boston on Sunday and is scheduled to appear in federal court, with arraignment to follow in the Eastern District of New York.
- Emmanuel Clase is not in U.S. custody as of Monday, and both pitchers remain on paid administrative leave during MLB’s integrity review.
- The indictment says Clase began cooperating with bettors in May 2023 and that Ortiz joined in June 2025, including alleged bribes of $5,000 on June 15 and $7,000 on June 27 for intentional balls.
- Prosecutors cite bettors’ winnings of at least about $400,000 to $450,000 tied to the scheme, along with evidence of texts exchanged during games, a $50,000 cash withdrawal and related transfers.
- Charges include wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, and money laundering conspiracy, carrying theoretical maximum penalties of up to 65 years if convicted on all counts.