Cleveland pitchers Clase and Ortiz face trial in November 2026 on charges of conspiring to fix pitches for bribes, with MLB deciding their 2026 salaries.

The federal trial for Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, accused of conspiring to rig pitches for bribes from gamblers, has been postponed to November 2, 2026, in the Eastern District of New York. Originally set for May 4, the delay allows the court to decide whether to allow separate trials, a request supported by both defense teams. The pitchers, free on bail, face charges including wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to influence sporting contests. Prosecutors allege they accepted bribes to manipulate pitch outcomes, enabling gamblers to win at least $460,000. Both remain on paid, non-disciplinary leave, and the team awaits MLB guidance on whether to continue paying their 2026 salaries—$6.4 million for Clase and $780,000 for Ortiz.