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Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Barred From Winter Ball as Guardians Move On

LIDOM confirmed suspended Guardians pitchers Clase and Ortiz can’t pitch for Estrellas Orientales, per ESPN’s Enrique Rojas. While MLB hasn’t finalized their fates, Cleveland is proceeding as if neither returns. Both missed much of 2025 after midseason bans, with Clase once a key trade chip. Their lockers cleared, salaries linger, and roster plans have already shifted.