CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz denied charges Wednesday that accuse him of being part of a wide-ranging gambling case tied to his work on the mound.

Ortiz appeared in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn on charges of wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering and conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery. He and Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase were indicted earlier this month involving pitches they threw in games.

Ortiz was arrested Sunday and entered a plea of not guilty Wednesday. Clase is expected to appear Thursday for his first appearance.

A federal magistrate judge released Ortiz on a bond that totaled $500,000.

The indictment in the case alleges that Clase and Ortiz intentionally threw balls so bettors could wager on pitches. Prosecutors say they found eviden

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