The Cleveland Guardians have placed All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB’s sports-betting investigation.
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan first reported the news. It comes after Luis Ortiz was also placed on non-disciplinary paid leave over sports gambling.
“BREAKING: Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB’s sports-betting investigation, sources tell ESPN. Clase is the second Guardians pitcher on leave tied to the investigation, joining right-hander Luis Ortiz. Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase’s non-disciplinary paid leave is through Aug. 31, MLB said in a statement,” Passan wrote on X.
What exactly Clase did is uncertain, but him being placed on leave will rule the reliever out from being a trade option ahead of the deadline on July 31.
Clase is a three-time MLB All-Star from 2022 to 2024 with the Guardians. He’s also a three-time AL saves leader and two-time AL Reliever of the Year. Clase is 5-3 with a 3.23 ERA in 48 games and is 24-for-29 on saves.
The 27-year-old right-hander is in the midst of a five-year, $20 million deal. There are also two $10 million club options in 2027 and 2028.
More to come.
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