NEW YORK — The Guardians’ closer by committee is coming off a good week. The question is how long can it last? The loss of Emmanuel Clase is going to take a toll. That’s especially true if the Guardians manage to stay within shouting distance of contention for the rest of the season.

Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase is the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on paid leave during MLB's sports-betting investigation.

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.