Two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians are facing a federal indictment over their alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme .

Luis Ortiz, 26, and Emmanuel Clase, 27, were charged Sunday with wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, and money laundering conspiracy. The pair, who both hail from the Dominican Republic, have been on paid leave since July while the investigation took place.

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Clase, the Guardian’s relief pitcher, was the

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