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MLB Places Guardians’ Luis Ortiz on Leave During Gambling Probe

League officials are examining unusual bets on two of Ortiz’s June pitches and have sidelined him through the All-Star break.

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

Overview

  • Ortiz’s leave is non-disciplinary and paid, arranged under protocols agreed with the MLB Players Association to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
  • Integrity firm IC360 flagged two of Ortiz’s pitches in June for unusual wagering on whether they would be balls or hit batsmen, triggering MLB’s confidential inquiry.
  • Both Major League Baseball and the Guardians have declined to discuss details, citing the ongoing, private nature of the probe.
  • Left-hander Joey Cantillo has been recalled to make Ortiz’s next scheduled start, marking his first outing of the season in the rotation.
  • Ortiz, 26, was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a December three-team trade and has a 4.36 ERA with 96 strikeouts over 88⅔ innings in 16 starts this season.