Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting.

With both Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz on paid leave amid an investigation into gambling allegations, the Guardians cleared out their lockers before Friday's game, according to The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

Emmanuel Clase, the Cleveland Guardians reliever who is one of the league’s top closers, was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of a sports betting investigation, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.