Guardians Closer Emmanuel Clase's Locker Cleared Amid Paid Leave for Gambling Investigation

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase's locker was cleared out by the team before Friday's game, as he remains on paid leave due to an MLB sports betting investigation. His leave has reportedly been extended through at least August 31. This ongoing situation prevented the Guardians from potentially trading Clase, who was considered a significant asset, during the recent trade deadline.