Guardians' Clase placed on leave amid gambling investigation

Major League Baseball placed Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 amid a sports betting investigation, the league announced Monday.

Clase's teammate Luis Ortiz is already on leave because of the inquiry.

"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 leave per an agreement with the MLB Players Association," the team said in a statement.

"We have been informed no additional players or club personnel are expected to be impacted. The Guardians are not permitted to comment further at this time and will respect the league's confidential investigative process as we continue to fully cooperate."

The 27-year-old Clase, a three-time All-Star, has played in the majors for six years.