Guardians' Pitcher Luis Ortiz Placed on Leave Amid League Investigation
Cleveland Guardians' pitcher Luis Ortiz has been put on paid leave due to an ongoing league investigation related to gambling. The team and league have not disclosed further details at this time.
Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the All-Star break due to an ongoing league investigation related to gambling. The leave was agreed upon by the league and the Players Association. Specific details about the investigation have not been disclosed by the team or the league.
Ortiz, 26, joined Cleveland this season from the Pirates. He has started 16 games with a 4.36 ERA, a 25.1% strikeout rate, and an 11% walk rate. Left-hander Joey Cantillo will start in Ortiz's place for tonight's game. The Guardians' rotation also includes Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, Logan Allen, and Slade Cecconi.
Ben Lively underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this season, and Shane Bieber's return from a previous Tommy John procedure was delayed by a minor setback. Bieber has now resumed throwing.
According to the source: MLB Trade Rumors.
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