Guardians star Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave amid MLB's gambling investigation

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Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase’s name was mentioned in trade rumors ahead of the deadline later this week, but instead he will be sidelined for the time being.

Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of Major League Baseball’s probe into a sports-betting scandal. He’s the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with the probe. 

Luis Ortiz was put on non-disciplinary leave through Aug. 31.

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase, #48, reacts after the Guardians defeated the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

"Per an agreement with the MLBPA, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through games on August 31st while MLB continues its sports betting investigation. We will not comment further until the investigation has been completed," MLB said in a statement.

The Guardians said that no other players or personnel were expected to be impacted.

"The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that as part of their sports betting investigation Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave per an agreement with the Players Association," the team said. "We have been informed that no additional players or Club personnel are expected to be impacted. 

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Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase, #48, delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday,