Overview

• Ortiz was put on non-disciplinary paid leave through the end of the All-Star break per an agreement with the MLB Players Association.
• The investigation targets first pitches on June 15 against the Mariners and June 27 against the Cardinals that drew odd betting patterns.
• Cleveland and MLB have declined further comment, citing the confidentiality terms of the ongoing probe.
• Ortiz, 26, is in his first season with the Guardians after a December trade with Pittsburgh and owns a 4–9 record and 4.36 ERA in 16 starts.
• Left-hander Joey Cantillo was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to take Ortiz’s rotation spot at least through the All-Star break.