How Emmanuel Clase Paid Leave Sets Back Guardians' Future, per Former MLB GM

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave amid an MLB investigation into sports gambling, impacting the team’s plans as they consider selling at the trade deadline. Former GM Jim Bowden noted that Clase was expected to be a key trade asset, and his absence significantly hampers the Guardians’ rebuilding efforts and trade value.

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