Overview

• MLB and the MLBPA said the non-disciplinary paid leave for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will continue "until further notice" as the investigation proceeds.
• The inquiry stems from unusual wagering on two first-pitch sliders Ortiz threw on June 15 and June 27, which were flagged by a sportsbook and integrity firm IC360.
• Ohio’s Casino Control Commission says it is conducting its own review in coordination with MLB, with no public charges or findings to date.
• Because players must be active with their organization on Sept. 1 to qualify, the extension rules both pitchers out of postseason eligibility.
• Ortiz was first placed on leave July 3 and Clase on July 28; the process remains non-disciplinary, both are paid and off the 40-man roster, and no timetable has been set for a resolution.