US EditionGuardians won't have to pay Clase, Ortiz while MLB continues gambling investigation and trial looms
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face multiple conspiracy charges and remain on unpaid leave amid MLB’s gambling probe with trial set for November 2, federal prosecutors said.
- On Friday, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to transfer Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz to unpaid non-disciplinary leave, ending their pay while the investigation continues.
- After the Nov. 9 indictment, federal prosecutors allege Clase and Ortiz face charges of wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to influence sporting contests, prompting their unpaid leave.
- Prosecutors allege the players accepted payoffs to help two gamblers from the Dominican Republic win at least $460,000 through more than 100 in‑game bets, prompting MLB to request a $200 betting cap.
- The Guardians will not pay the pitchers while they remain on unpaid leave, with Emmanuel Clase's $6-million 2026 salary and Luis Ortiz's around $780,000 pay paused as both entered not guilty pleas in Brooklyn federal court facing up to 20 years.
- MLB said the agreement is not an admission of wrongdoing and will have no further comment as court filings show differing trial timelines with May 4 and Nov. 2 dates.
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Guardians won't have to pay Clase, Ortiz amid investigation
NEW YORK — The Cleveland Guardians won't have to pay indicted pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while Major League Baseball's investigation continues into allegations of pitch-rigging for gamblers.
Guardians won't have to pay Clase, Ortiz as investigation continues
NEW YORK — The Cleveland Guardians won't have to pay indicted pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while Major League Baseball's investigation continues into allegations of pitch-rigging for gamblers.
Guards won’t have to pay Clase, Ortiz while MLB continues investigation
NEW YORK — The Cleveland Guardians won’t have to pay indicted pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while Major League Baseball’s investigation continues into allegations of pitch-rigging for gamblers. Ortiz was placed on paid leave last July 3 and Clase on July 28, and they received their salaries while they didn’t pitch for the remainder of the season. They were indicted on federal charges on Nov. 9 and a trial is scheduled for May 4 but coul…
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz no longer getting paid as they await gambling trial: report
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be moving to unpaid leave as they await trial for allegedly rigging pitches, Major League Baseball announced Friday. The relievers were originally placed on paid non-disciplinary leave when they were first investigated over the summer. “This agreement is not an admission of any wrongdoing by Clase or Ortiz. MLB has been closely monitoring …
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Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz now on unpaid leave
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave on Friday as they await trial for allegedly rigging pitches to benefit gamblers.
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