"Per an agreement with the MLBPA, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through games on August 31st while MLB continues its sports betting investigation," MLB said in a statement. "We will not comment further until the investigation has been completed."

Three-time All-Star Emmanuel Clase has been placed on "non-disciplinary paid leave" as MLB looks into illegal gambling activity.

MLB's Emmanuel Clase Announcement Just Upended the Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Several MLB contenders are pining to trade for a high-leverage reliever by Thursday's trade deadline, including the Yankees, Mets, Phillies, Brewers, and Dodgers.