CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Emmanuel Clase was arrested by federal agents Thursday in New York, where he’s expected to be arraigned later today.

Clase and Luis Ortiz are both facing charges including wire fraud and conspiring to influence bets in MLB games. Both are facing 65 years in prison if convicted.

Clase, 27, has 3 years left on his contract which includes 2 club options worth $10 million each.

He’s been on paid leave since the summer.

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