US EditionBlack Sox, Ohtani’s Interpreter and More: A Look at Prominent Sports Betting Scandals
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 28 – Emmanuel Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz are on paid leave during MLB's investigation into unusual betting activity on pitches, with no other players currently implicated, league and team said.
- Emmanuel Clase, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, has been put on non-disciplinary paid leave starting Monday through August 31 as part of an ongoing MLB investigation into sports betting.
- This development follows an earlier decision in July to remove Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz from active play while MLB investigated allegations related to in-game prop betting on his first pitches.
- MLB continues a broad sports betting investigation that previously led to the permanent ban of Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano and year-long suspensions for four other players.
- Clase, 27, a three-time MLB All-Star and the top saves pitcher in the American League for the past three seasons, has recorded 24 saves, a 3.23 ERA, and 47 strikeouts across 48 appearances this year prior to his leave.
- The Guardians indicated they do not anticipate any further players or team staff will be affected and affirmed their commitment to fully cooperating with MLB while honoring the confidentiality of the ongoing investigation.
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