Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase appeared in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on November 12, 2025, for arraignment on federal charges of fraud, conspiracy, and bribery. The charges stem from an alleged scheme to manipulate bets on individual pitches during games.
Prosecutors say the players conspired with others to influence the outcome of specific pitches, allowing bettors to profit from wagers placed on those moments. Both Ortiz and Clase were indicted as part of the investigation.
The case marks a significant development in Major League Baseball's ongoing efforts to combat gambling-related corruption. The trial is expected to proceed in the coming months.
