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Dodgers lose blockbuster trade deadline option to shocking sports gambling investigation

As the Los Angeles Dodgers desperately seek bullpen help ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, one notable target is suddenly – and shockingly – no longer on the market.

Per a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, Cleveland Guardians' two-time All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of an ongoing MLB sports betting investigation. He joins teammate Luis Ortiz, who was placed on leave as part of the investigation earlier this month.

BREAKING: Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB's sports-betting investigation, sources tell ESPN.