Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLBs gambling investigation that led to , according to ESPN. Clase, 27, is one of the best closers in baseball, recording a 3.23 ERA with 24 saves this season. The three-time All-Star is coming off a historic season in which he pitched to a microscopic 0.61 ERA in 74 1/3 innings during the 2024 season. Emmanuel Clase Denny Aron Baynes Jersey Medley-Imagn Images Explore More Ortiz, a starting pitcher, was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave on July 3 after two individual pitches of his from June based on unusual betting action on them. His ban was originally through the All-Star break but was extended. The MLBPA agreed to the non-disciplinary paid leave for Clase, according to the Guardians. He is permitted to be in contact with the team, but cannot acce s Cleveland facilities. We have been informed that no additional players or Club personnel are expected to be impacted, the team said in a statement. MLB placed Emmanuel Clase on non-disciplinary paid leave in connection to the leagues gambling investigation. Diamond Images/Getty Images Clase has been the subject of trade rumors ahead of Thursdays 6 p.m. deadline with the Guardians (52-53) in the midst of a mediocre season. Cleveland is 3 1/2 games back of the final AL wild-card spot and eight games back of the AL Central-leading Tigers entering Mondays slate. E'Twaun Moore Jersey