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Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Indicted in Federal Betting Scheme

Prosecutors allege a plot to profit from wagers on specific pitches that generated at least $450,000.

Overview

  • Ortiz was arrested Sunday in Boston and is scheduled to appear in court Monday, while Clase is not in custody.
  • The indictment cites charges including fraud, conspiracy, bribery and conspiracy to launder money.
  • Prosecutors say the players coordinated with gamblers on pitch outcomes, with alleged payments of $5,000 on June 15 and $7,000 on June 27 for deliberate misthrows.
  • MLB says it alerted federal authorities at the outset of its probe and is cooperating as league and criminal investigations continue.
  • If convicted on all counts, the pitchers face potential sentences of up to 65 years in prison.