MLB Puts Guardians All-Star on Paid Leave in Connection With Gambling Probe Published Jul 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM EDT Updated Jul 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM EDT 01:09 MLB Expert Predictions for Entire 2025 ...

Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB’s gambling investigation that led to teammate Luis Ortiz getting the same treatment.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB's investigation into sports betting, the league announced Monday.

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Another Cleveland Guardians pitcher has landed on paid leave as part of a gambling probe. Via Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, the MLB has placed closer Emmanuel Clase on “ non-disciplinary paid leave.” Via ...

MLB said in a statement that Clase had been placed on leave per an agreement with the players' association while the league "continues its sports betting investigation." It declined further comment.