For the third consecutive year, the king of saves, gambling allegations, and separation measures are shocked MLB, and ML's life is over if the investigation is confirmed
Jul 29, 2025
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ESPN said on the 29th (Korea time) 'Clandish closer Clase will be excluded from the roster until August 31 as he was given a non-disciplinary paid leave. MLB is investigating allegations of sports gambling, which is the second case of a Guardians pitcher, and reported earlier on the 4th that right-hander Luis Otis was suspended until August 31 after being disciplined for committing a special gambling act with two balls.
Non-disciplinary paid leave is a temporary measure that prevents players from playing for now while the investigation into the allegations is underway. If the charges are confirmed, official disciplinary action will be imposed.
As Clase and Otis face the same charges, there is a possibility that the two players may have been involved. Clase and Otis are both from the Dominican Republic. In the case of Otis, two balls thrown against the Seattle Mariners on June 16 and the St. Louis Cardinals on the 28th were suspected of being related to game manipulation and were subject to MLB's investigation.
In a press release, the Cleveland Club was informed by the MLB that no other players or club employees were involved except the two" he said.
Otis played for the Pittsburgh Pirates until last year before moving to Cleveland through a trade last winter. He started 16 games this season with a 4-9 record and 4.36 ERA.
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However, he was unable to shake off the temptation of gambling and was in a position to undergo an official investigation this time. If the MLB investigation confirms illegal gambling behavior, it can be said that the life of Major League Baseball will end.
Cleveland, which is currently in second place in the AL Central Division and sixth place in the wild card with 52 wins and 53 losses, is in a position to give up the playoffs.
Ahead of the Colorado Rockies match, Cleveland coach Stephen Boat said, `It's very disappointing and painful. It's a legal matter, so it's nothing to do with the game. As the two players are being investigated, the impact is likely to be large. an unfortunate situation..."
Article 21 of the MLB Code stipulates that players, referees, and officials will be expelled permanently if they bet on their team's game, and if they bet on other baseball games, they will be suspended for one year.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
