"Several team executives expressed hope that the expected punishments coming for Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz would serve as the ultimate deterrent and were pleased to see some limits on prop betting. They weren't necessarily worried this was a prevalent problem in baseball. 'We just want to educate everyone as much as possible,' Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said."
"The Guardians gambling scandal news broke as GMs were headed to the meetings. Agent Scott Boras also brought up prop bets during his GM meetings media session, pointing to their potential harm to player integrity he deems essential to the sport. 'Gambling and working in professional baseball,' Orioles GM Mike Elias said, 'that is not something that should be mixed.'"
Major League Baseball general managers convened in Las Vegas as the hot stove season began, with front offices outlining offseason priorities including free-agent signings and trade decisions. The Guardians gambling scandal emerged as the meetings began, prompting executives to hope forthcoming punishments for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz would act as a deterrent and to welcome limits on prop betting. Teams expressed that the issue did not appear widespread but emphasized education and league support. Agent Scott Boras warned about prop bets harming player integrity. The Orioles' offseason choices left the club facing injuries and struggling roster additions.
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