CLASE ACT: Indicted Guardians Star Alleged to Have Fixed 48 Games
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Key Points:
- Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is accused of manipulating outcomes in at least 48 games over the last two seasons, significantly expanding the scope of the federal pitch-rigging case against him.
- Prosecutors allege Clase coordinated with gamblers via text messages to influence specific prop bet outcomes, such as throwing intentional balls or reducing pitch velocity, from May 2023 through July 2025.
- Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz face charges including wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud, and bribery to influence a sporting contest, with Clase reportedly acting as the scheme’s leader and financier.
- The fraudulent activity is estimated to involve millions in illicit winnings, far exceeding earlier figures of $400,000, and affects nearly 15% of
