Cleveland Guardians closing relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 on Monday as part of Major League Baseball's investigation into sports gambling.

Clase becomes the second Guardians player placed on paid leave as part of the sports betting probe, with starting pitcher Luis Ortiz going on the list July 3 and having his leave extended 10 days ago to August 31.

"Per an agreement with the MLBPA (players union), Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through games on August 31 while MLB continues its sports betting investigation," an MLB statement said.

"We will not comment further until the investigation has been completed."

Clase, a 27-year-old Dominican right-hander in his fifth season

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