Guardians' Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz remain on nondisciplinary paid leaves as MLB expands its probe into possible gambling involvement in games they pitched. Ortiz’s leave extends beyond the prior window, and Clase’s status remains unresolved, squeezing Cleveland’s bullpen in a tight wild-card race. Cade Smith has stepped in as closer, reshaping late-inning plans. Tucupita Marcano’s prior gambling suspension provides league-wide context for MLB’s crackdown.