Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were referred to as "cheaters" during a fraud trial, according to an Associated Press report carried by NBC Sports on November 4, 2026. The report did not specify the nature of the fraud case or the context in which the term was used. Both players remain on the Guardians' roster. Further details about the proceedings and any potential league response were not immediately available.
Guardians Pitchers Clase and Ortiz Labeled 'Cheaters' in Fraud Trial
