Overview
- A 23-page Eastern District of New York indictment alleges a scheme to rig prop bets on individual pitches through intentional balls and advance disclosures.
- Both players are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, honest-services wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, and money laundering conspiracy.
- Luis Ortiz was arrested at Boston Logan Airport and is due in federal court Monday, while Emmanuel Clase is not currently in U.S. custody.
- Prosecutors say Clase began in May 2023 and Ortiz joined in June 2025, citing alleged bribes of $5,000 on June 15 and $7,000 on June 27 and bettor winnings of at least $400,000 tied to Clase and $60,000 to Ortiz.
- MLB and the Cleveland Guardians say they contacted federal authorities early and are cooperating, as both pitchers remain on paid leave and each faces up to 65 years in prison if convicted on all counts.