GuardiansUpdated: Nov. 09, 2025, 9:12 p.m.|Published: Nov. 09, 2025, 4:06 p.m.
Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase face multiple illegal gambling charges in federal court.Diamond Images/Getty Images
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Following his indictment on federal gambling charges that could land him in prison for up to 65 years, Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz released a statement Sunday through his attorney declaring his innocence and vowing to fight the charges.
Ortiz, 26, faces multiple counts along with teammate Emmanuel Clase of wire fraud conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, according to authorities with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Joe Noga has more than 25 years experience in Cleveland sports media with time spent covering Browns, Cavaliers and Indians/Guardians, as well as local high school and college sports and athletes. He covered a… more
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