Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz (pictured), the Cleveland Guardians pitchers facing federal gambling charges, now have a trial date.

Via multiple reports, jury selection commences on May 4. The trial itself could start that week or by the following Monday, May 11. The trial is expected to last two weeks.

Both men have pleaded not guilty to allegations that they rigged microbets on pitches they threw. Prosecutors said that they have not offered plea deals to the defendants.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently reported that Major League Baseball will likely wait for the legal process to end before imposing discipline, if any, on Clase and Ortiz. They could be suspended; they could be banned for life.

The incident prompted some sportsbooks to limit the amount of wagers that can be

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