CLEVELAND, Ohio — It has taken a collective effort to replace closer Emmanuel Clase in the Guardians’ bullpen.

Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave on July 28 because Major League Baseball is investigating him for gambling allegations that first surfaced when Clase’s teammate, Luis Ortiz, was placed on paid leave on July 3.

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Jakob Junis has been part of that collective.

“I think it’s been pretty unbelievable what we’ve been able to do,” said Junis, “after losing the biggest piece of our bullpen, the anchor. Guys just stepping up, filling in the gaps. It’s be

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