Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz, 26, denies federal gambling charges, including wire fraud conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering. If convicted, he faces up to 65 years in prison. Ortiz and teammate Emmanuel Clase are accused of providing game information to co-conspirators for fraudulent bets. Ortizs attorney, Chris Georgalis, claims his client is a fierce competitor who never improperly influenced games. The governments case alleges Ortiz joined a scheme in June 2025, agreeing to throw balls for bribes. Georgalis maintains Ortizs innocence, calling the case weak and circumstantial.

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