Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on leave while Major League Baseball investigates sports betting. This move comes as his teammate, Luis Ortiz, who was also the subject of an investigation into baseball-related betting and had been on leave since July 3. These developments raise questions about the integrity of professional sports leagues in the face of rising public interest in sports betting.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07/28/emmanuel-clase-mlb-gambling-investigation