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Court Filing Alleges Guardians' Emmanuel Clase Manipulated Pitches in 48 Games

The filing fuels a severance push for Luis Ortiz, prompting broader discovery requests by the court.

Overview

  • The figure far exceeds the nine games listed in the November indictment, according to the defense filing.
  • A court record says the judge urged prosecutors to turn over evidence on suspicious pitches after noting at least 250 pitches drew wagers.
  • Luis Ortiz’s attorney moved to sever his case, arguing markedly different culpability and no direct contact with bettors in the indictment.
  • Prosecutors allege the pitchers accepted bribes that helped bettors in the Dominican Republic win at least $460,000 on prop bets.
  • Clase and Ortiz remain on MLB administrative leave, have pleaded not guilty, and are set for a May 4 federal trial.