CLEVELAND — Last summer, the Guardians found themselves embroiled in one of the wildest storylines around baseball, as closer Emmanuel Clase and starter Luis Ortiz were placed on leave for their alleged roles in a gambling scheme.
It's possible the Guardians might end up being involved in one of the oddest stories around the league in 2026 as well.
Major League Baseball reportedly opened an investigation and then suspended a sought-after Dominican prospect for an alleged scheme that included a fake name, age, birth certificate and even gravestone in order to falsify his identity and make him appear to be younger, according to an ESPN report.
David Severino was purportedly a switch-hitting infielder around the age of 14. He reportedly agreed to a $2.8 million deal with the Guardians that would be finalized in 2029, when he'd turn 17 and be eligible to sign.
But, it turns out his real name is Daury David Severino Damaso, and he's actually 16 years old, according to the reported investigation. Allegedly, with the consent of his parents and with the help of a trainer, the identity of David Severino Damaso was created to appear to be Daury's younger brother. A fake, late-filed birth registration was made under that name, along with falsified medical records.
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It's possible the Guardians might end up being involved in one of the oddest stories around the league in 2026 as well.
Major League Baseball reportedly opened an investigation and then suspended a sought-after Dominican prospect for an alleged scheme that included a fake name, age, birth certificate and even gravestone in order to falsify his identity and make him appear to be younger, according to an ESPN report.
David Severino was purportedly a switch-hitting infielder around the age of 14. He reportedly agreed to a $2.8 million deal with the Guardians that would be finalized in 2029, when he'd turn 17 and be eligible to sign.
But, it turns out his real name is Daury David Severino Damaso, and he's actually 16 years old, according to the reported investigation. Allegedly, with the consent of his parents and with the help of a trainer, the identity of David Severino Damaso was created to appear to be Daury's younger brother. A fake, late-filed birth registration was made under that name, along with falsified medical records.
#name #league
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