MLB players Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz continues to receive pay while under investigation for gambling-related issues
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Placed on Restricted List Amid Gambling Investigations
In a recent turn of events, two members of the Cleveland Guardians, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been placed on the restricted list due to ongoing investigations into alleged gambling.
Clase, a standout closer for the team, and Ortiz, a lesser-known player, find themselves under scrutiny as the league delves deeper into the matter. Last season, Clase finished third in the American League (AL) Cy Young voting with a remarkable 0.61 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, 66 strikeouts, and 47 saves in 74 1⁄3 innings. Ortiz was placed on leave in early July, but details about his involvement have yet to be disclosed.
The Guardians, who reached the ALCS last year, are currently struggling to secure a playoff spot this season, sitting at 68-66 and three games out of the running. The team's performance has been a topic of discussion, but the investigations into Clase and Ortiz have undoubtedly cast a shadow over their campaign.
It is important to note that Major League Baseball (MLB) players are permitted to gamble on other sports, but are strictly forbidden from gambling on "diamond sports," which include any baseball or softball games at any level. The betting-integrity firm has flagged two specific pitches of Ortiz that were bad misses and saw an increase of betting activity online, adding fuel to the investigations.
In the past, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has not shied away from enforcing strict penalties for gambling violations. Pete Rose, members of the 1919 Black Sox, and a few others have been banned from the game for betting on baseball. Rule 21, posted in every clubhouse in baseball, states that any player, umpire, or club or league official or employee who bets on any baseball game in which they have a duty to perform will be declared permanently ineligible.
However, Manfred's recent decisions have been more nuanced. Tucupita Marcano, Michael Kelly, Jay Groome, José Rodríguez, and Andrew Saalfrank were suspended for a year for gambling on baseball games in which they were not personally involved. Manfred decided to suspend these individuals due to violations related to the league's policies.
As the investigations continue, the Guardians and their fans await further updates on the status of Clase and Ortiz. The team, currently on the fringes of the playoff race, will hope that these distractions do not derail their season.
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