Guards' All-Star Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB sports betting investigation
Clase becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe. Right-hander Luis Ortiz is on non-disciplinary leave through Aug. 31.
The Guardians said in a statement that they 'have been informed that no additional players or club personnel are expected to be impacted.'
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