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CLEVELAND, Ohio — In 2023, Emmanuel Clase not only was on his way to becoming the Guardians ’ all-time saves leader, he also was giving insider information to gamblers on when he would throw rigged pitches during games, federal prosecutors say.
Cleveland Guardians closer Emanuel Clase and relief pitcher Luis Ortiz were both federally indicted for an alleged, elaborate pitch rigging scheme.
The Cleveland Guardians pitcher was one of the best relievers in the MLB. Now the chance of a monster future contract could be gone forever.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz have been indicted on charges that stem from alleged gambling misconduct as it pertains to manipulating wagers on specific pitches, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Sunday.