US EditionGuardians Star Closer Placed on Leave as Part of MLB Gambling Investigation
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 28 – Emmanuel Clase joins teammate Luis Ortiz on paid leave amid MLB's sports betting probe, with Clase having recorded 24 saves this season and the investigation ongoing.
- On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians announced Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave by Major League Baseball as part of a sports-betting investigation, and he will not count against the roster through August 31.
- The probe started after a betting-integrity firm flagged suspicious wagers related to Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase, leading to his leave earlier this month, MLB confirmed.
- The veteran closer has compiled stellar metrics, including leading the American League in saves for three consecutive seasons, according to MLB records.
- The Guardians recently removed Clase from the trade board, and manager Stephen Vogt plans to use a closer-by-committee approach, just three days before the trade deadline.
- In a broader context, Major League Baseball has been monitoring sports betting more closely since May 2018 and suspended five players for gambling in June 2024.
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