Two pitchers from the Cleveland Guardians were indicted on charges related to a sports betting and money laundering conspiracy, federal prosecutors announced Sunday, the latest scandal tied to gambling across professional sports.

According to the indictment, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz took bribes as part of a scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown during Major League Baseball games. Prosecutors say the scheme started in May 2023 with Clase and then later included Ortiz.

The two players — who face federal charges of fraud, conspiracy and bribery — were placed on leave by MLB officials in July as the league conducted a gambling investigation. They face a potential punishment of up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of the top charges.

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