Cleveland Guardians Block Emmanuel Clase from Venezuelan League Amid MLB Gambling Investigation

The Cleveland Guardians have denied pitcher Emmanuel Clase's request to play in the Venezuelan league while he is under investigation by Major League Baseball for gambling. This decision leaves Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz on paid leave, sidelining them for the entire season. The situation raises concerns about the impact of gambling on players' careers and the sport's integrity as scrutiny on gambling activities intensifies.