Emmanuel Clase, the All-Star closer for the Cleveland Guardians, has been placed on paid leave as Major League Baseball (MLB) investigates his potential involvement in sports betting. This comes shortly after another Guardians pitcher was also sidelined due to a similar investigation. The situation has raised concerns regarding the integrity of baseball and could affect the trade market significantly, especially with the deadline approaching. Fans and analysts are speculating about the impact of esteeming gambling allegations on both MLB and the teams involved, including the Guardians. The franchise is now faced with the challenge of replacing their star closer while navigating the repercussions of this gambling probe.