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MLB Places Guardians’ Luis Ortiz on Leave During Confidential Gambling Probe

The non-disciplinary leave extends through the All-Star break under a private investigation that sources say involves betting irregularities.

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Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers on May 24.

Overview

  • Under the MLB-MLBPA agreement, Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave pending the probe
  • The league office and Guardians have declined to share details of the investigation because of its confidential nature
  • Reporting from ESPN and The Athletic indicates the probe concerns alleged gambling irregularities flagged by IC360’s wagering alerts in June
  • Left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo has been named to start in Ortiz’s rotation spot for the Guardians’ next game
  • Ortiz, acquired in December via a three-team trade from the Pirates, is 4–9 with a 4.36 ERA over 16 starts this season