Guardians fans have waited months for a decision on two pitchers who were placed on leave in July. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have now been indicted for allegedly taking bribes to throw certain pitches. Our sports commentator Terry Pluto reflected on what’s in the indictment and what seems to be a disappointing end to the promising career of Emmanuel Clase.

Clase is a three-time All-Star from 2022 to 2024 and the Guardians’ all-time saves leader with 151. He has won the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award twice, in 2022 and 2024.

In 2022, Clase signed a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the Guardians. He earned $4.5 million last season and was in line to make $6 million in 2026.

“His contract had a $10 million option for ‘27 and ‘28, which the Guardians would

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