CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave following a gambling investigation.

Clase, a three-time All-Star, becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe.

Luis Ortiz is also on non-disciplinary leave through Aug. 31.

It was unclear if the cases were related in any way.

The Guardians said in a statement that they “have been informed that no additional players or club personnel are expected to be impacted.”

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.

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