They are three games out of the final wild-card spot, but their moves could signal this has become a spiraling season.Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase, a three-time All-Star, was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting on Monday.

Although Bieber and Sewald will head to new scenery, the Guardians opted to keep All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan, who is under club control through 2027, despite a high amount of trade interest.