Overview

• Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 under an agreement between MLB and the Players Association.
• The league launched its confidential probe after integrity monitors at IC360 flagged unusual bets on two of Luis Ortiz’s June pitches.
• Luis Ortiz, who has been on leave since July 3, and Clase remain sidelined as MLB continues its sports-betting investigation.
• The Guardians say no other players or staff are expected to be involved and have shifted to a committee approach for late-inning bullpen duties.
• Clase’s absence removes a prime trade asset ahead of the July 31 deadline and underscores MLB’s heightened monitoring of wagering activity.