Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz faces a bribery/fraud conspiracy trial alongside Emmanuel Clase in New York; prosecutors allege rigged pitches and related misconduct.
Two former Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have faced federal charges in Brooklyn over a scheme to tip off bettors about pitches from 2023–25. Prosecutors allege bettors profited while the players pocketed kickbacks; defense says the men did not conspire and that bets were not tied to inside information. Jury selection and opening statements are underway.