US EditionCleveland Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz Remains on Leave Amid Reported Gambling Allegations
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 18 – Luis Ortiz’s leave was extended through Aug. 31 as MLB investigates unusual betting activity on two specific pitches flagged by a betting-integrity firm in June.
- Luis Ortiz, the pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, remains on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as Major League Baseball continues its ongoing gambling investigation.
- MLB initiated the investigation after a betting-integrity firm flagged unusual wagering on two specific pitches Ortiz threw on June 15 and June 27.
- The investigation focuses on unusual betting patterns involving whether Ortiz’s first pitch in specific innings would be called a ball or hit the batter.
- Ortiz, a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who joined Cleveland from Pittsburgh last December, has compiled a 4-9 win-loss record this year, with an earned run average of 4.36 and 96 strikeouts over 16 games started.
- MLB prohibits players from betting on baseball events or intentionally influencing games, and last year suspended five players for gambling violations as it maintains oversight over betting integrity.
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