Bo Naylor, former catcher for the Cleveland Guardians, testified in a New York court about alleged gambling activities involving Guardians pitchers. He discussed strategies developed during games and noted that he had seen pitcher Emmanuel Clase using his phone in the locker room, which prosecutors allege was for communicating with gamblers. Reports indicate that bettors won $400,000 on pitches thrown by Clase from 2023 to 2025, with Ortiz allegedly joining the scheme in June 2025.
Key facts
- Bo Naylor testified in a New York court on November 7, 2026.
- Naylor caught for the Guardians from 2022 until his trade to the Brewers.
- Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from wagers on Clase's pitches.
- Clase had a 1.21 ERA in 2024 and a 3.80 ERA in 2025.
- Ortiz was making $782,600 last season, not yet arbitration eligible.
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