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