Everything to know about ex-Angel David Fletcher reportedly gambling with the same illegal bookmaker as Ippei Mizuhara

So, let’s preface this by saying nothing like this has come up yet or is even being suggested. However, it’s obviously a possibility, and one the league is probably hoping doesn’t turn out to be the case. So, here’s a look at what it would look like if something like that did happen:

Schultz receives inside information from Fletcher (intentionally or not) on Angels players, including Fletcher himself, and uses that information to bet on Angels games. Even worse, Fletcher works in collaboration with Schultz by altering his game to achieve outcomes he knows Schultz bet on.

If either of those scenarios or something similar turn up in the investigation, Fletcher would likely receive a permanent ban from baseball, which is the set punishment for players who bet on their own games. It would also be a terrible look for the sport, as it would open up questions about whether other games are being manipulated.