Summary
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is on non-disciplinary leave because Major League Baseball (MLB) is investigating him for gambling activities. The MLB has placed him on leave through the All-Star break, and his leave might continue if the investigation is not completed by then.
Key Facts
- Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, is under investigation for gambling by MLB.
- Ortiz has been put on non-disciplinary leave and will not play until after the All-Star break, at the earliest.
- The investigation details were first reported by The Athletic.
- Ortiz joined the Guardians in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates last December.
- He has a record of 4 wins and 9 losses with a 4.36 ERA this season.
- Ortiz's nine losses are among the highest in the American League this season.
- Joey Cantillo will replace Ortiz as the starting pitcher for a game against the Chicago Cubs.
- The MLB has a history of suspending players and officials involved in gambling, including a lifetime ban for a different player, Tucupita Marcano, last year.
