Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz Shifted To Unpaid Non-Disciplinary Leave
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- MLB announced that Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will begin the 2026 season on unpaid, non-disciplinary leave as their legal cases continue, following a sports betting investigation.
- Both players were initially placed on paid administrative leave in July 2025 amid allegations of intentionally throwing pitches to influence prop bets, and were later indicted on multiple charges including wire fraud and money laundering; they have pleaded not guilty.
- The trial, originally set for May 2026, has been postponed to November 2026, suggesting the players may remain on leave for the entire season while MLB's investigation remains open.
- Clase's contract includes a $6 million salary for 2026 and a club option for 2027, while Ortiz
