Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on administrative leave by the team due to Major League Baseball’s investigation into sports betting, per reports.
This throws a wrinkle into the trade deadline drama, as the Guardians, who are 8 games back in their division and 3.5 games back of the third Wild Card spot, are seen as a likely seller. Clase is under team control through 2028, so Cleveland doesn’t have to move him, but in a market where relievers are much in demand, Clase has been talked about as someone who could get dealt if the right offer came along.