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Padres should sell high on All-Star closer amid investigation into Guardians’ bullpen star

Related Topics: Emmanuel Clase, Jeff Passan

With Emmanuel Clase placed on leave, Robert Suarez’s trade value just skyrocketed. Here’s why the Padres should consider selling high on their All-Star closer.

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The San Diego Padres might have just been handed a deadline gift, even if it came at the expense of another team. On July 28, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave by Major League Baseball as part of an ongoing sports betting investigation.