The Cleveland Guardians pitcher was one of the best relievers in the MLB. Now the chance of a monster future contract could be gone forever.

The Department of Justice has charged Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz in a gambling scheme as darkly comic as it is sad.

Authorities arrested Luis Ortiz on Sunday in Boston on gambling charges. Emmanuel Clase is not in custody, according to multiple reports.

After months of silence, the future careers of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were put to rest. On Sunday, Nov. 9, countless reports were released that Clase and

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz have been indicted on charges that stem from alleged gambling misconduct as it pertains to manipulating wagers on specific pitches, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Sunday.

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted in relation to a scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown during games. Ortiz was arrested Sunday in Boston, while Clase has not yet been arrested.

The Cleveland Guardians may have lost closer Emmanuel Clase due to ongoing questions surrounding off-the-field conduct, but the team's replacement may have just entered free agency in the form of Robert Suarez.