[jjotto]

The two pitchers are underpaid compared to similar performers, strange as that seems. Jealousy, ego, resentment for being ‘dissed’, maybe just petty greed or helping out some bros. Umps would seem to have similar temptations.

[af_vet_1981]

The two pitchers are underpaid compared to similar performers,

and both are from the Dominican Republic. In prison they will be paid much less.

AI:
Emmanuel Clase's 2025 salary is $4.5 million as part of a 5-year, $20 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians. The contract also includes a $6.4 million salary for 2026 and club options for 2027 and 2028 that can add more money based on performance.

The salary of Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz depends on the year and his contract: his 2025 salary was $782,600. In the past, his salary has varied, with a reported cash total of $744,000 in 2024.