On Monday, the Guardians' organization was dealt a huge blow when MLB announced that Emmanuel Clase had been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB's sports betting investigation.
It’s a move that will have a wide-ranging impact on both the present and future of the Guardians’ organization. While it will take a bit to see the long-term ramifications of the suspension, the impact in the present is clear to see considering his importance to Cleveland’s bullpen.
Here are the three Guardians who will need to step up the most in Clase’s absence.
Cade Smith
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