The Cleveland Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase was sidelined amid a gambling speculation that shook the MLB and cast uncertainty over the star’s future. Clase, with his teammate Luis Ortiz, was placed on paid leave by the league in mid-season and cut short what could have been another elite season on the field. The 2 Guardian stars’ sudden removal came just as the team was clawing its way back in postseason contention, and it left the fans wondering if MLB’s most elite closer had thrown his last pitch of 2025.

In the second week of October, insider Hector Gomez delivered a new update on Twitter. “SOURCE: Emmanuel Clase will never pitch in MLB again. The gambling evidence found against him is irrefutable.” This statement ended months of speculation with a career-terminating conclusion.

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