US EditionGuardians’ Luis Ortiz Placed on Leave by MLB Amid Gambling Investigation, AP Sources Say
- On Thursday, MLB placed Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz on non-disciplinary paid leave through the All-Star break amid an ongoing investigation.
- Luis Ortiz's paid leave from the Guardians stems from an ongoing MLB investigation into gambling, with details undisclosed and reports suggesting a potential link to betting activity.
- Ortiz is 4-9 with a 4.36 ERA and 96 strikeouts, with leave scheduled through July 18 per MLB policies on gambling investigations.
- With Ortiz sidelined, Joey Cantillo, called up from Triple-A, starts against the Cubs amid a six-game skid and playoff questions.
- With Ortiz's return date unknown, the Guardians await investigation results, as his leave may extend beyond the break.
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Guardians' Luis Ortiz subject of MLB gambling investigation, placed on leave, AP sources say
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation and was placed on non-disciplinary leave Thursday, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on…
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Usa newsGuardians pitcher Luis Ortiz, under MLB investigation for gambling, is placed on non-disciplinary leave
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz, who was scheduled to start against the Cubs Thursday night, was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the investigation.The investigation is related to in-game prop bets on two pitches thrown by Or…
Luis Ortiz is being investigated for high demand for micro-betting in two games he launched
Thursday's baseball notesbook: Guardians' Ortiz placed on leave amid gambling investigation
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary leave due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball. That's according to two people with knowledge of the investigation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity…
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