Major League Baseball placed Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 amid a sports betting investigation, the league announced Monday.
Clase's teammate Luis Ortiz is already on leave because of the inquiry.
"The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that as part of their sports betting investigation, Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary leave per an agreement with the MLB Players Association," the team said in a statement.