Emmanuel Clase Placed on Unpaid Leave Amid Pitch-Rigging Probe

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has been placed on unpaid non-disciplinary leave effective Friday. The decision, reached via an agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association, comes as Clase awaits trial regarding his alleged involvement in a pitch-rigging scheme. As part of the ongoing investigation, Clase will forfeit his 2026 salary while the probe continues.