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Players Indicted for Game-Fixing Bribery; Trial Set for May

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The players identified as Clase and Ortiz were placed on paid leave amid a federal investigation into alleged bribes to influence game outcomes.
They were indicted on November 9.
The trial is scheduled for May 4.
Clase is accused of manipulating pitches in at least 48 games and coordinating with bettors during games.
Ortiz is not under contract and could earn the league minimum if removed from the restricted list.

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Story summary

The players identified as Clase and Ortiz were placed on paid leave amid a federal investigation into alleged bribes to influence game outcomes.
They were indicted on November 9.
The trial is scheduled for May 4.
Clase is accused of manipulating pitches in at least 48 games and coordinating with bettors during games.
Ortiz is not under contract and could earn the league minimum if removed from the restricted list.