CLEVELAND — Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave amid an MLB investigation into sports betting, ruling him out for trades before the deadline, according to Guardians president Chris Antonetti. The team is currently without both Clase and fellow reliever Luis Ortiz, but Antonetti remains engaged in trade discussions with other teams.
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Byron Buxton, the longest-tenured player on the Minnesota Twins, has expressed his desire to remain with the team despite trade rumors, reaffirming his commitment during a recent interview. He highlighted his loyalty to the organization and fans, emphasizing that Minnesota is where he and his family feel at home, especially after experiencing a healthier season in 2025. Want More Context? 🔎
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Reliever Chris Devenski elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Mets, rejecting an outright assignment to Triple-A despite a solid 2.38 ERA in 11 1/3 MLB innings. Meanwhile, the Phillies outrighted Ryan Cusick to Triple-A after multiple designations this season, and the Royals sent outfielder Tyler Gentry to Triple-A Omaha after his brief MLB stint. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Cleveland Guardians (52-54) are shifting to a seller's mindset ahead of the July 31 trade deadline after a disappointing season and the recent placement of star closer Emmanuel Clase on leave due to a sports betting investigation. Outfielder Steven Kwan is now drawing significant interest from several contenders, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Diego Padres. Want More Context? 🔎
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