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Guardians’ Luis Ortiz Placed on Leave by MLB Amid Gambling Investigation, AP Sources Say

On July 3, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz was put on paid leave as Major League Baseball conducts an ongoing investigation.
Ortiz's leave followed an unexpected notification from MLB and will extend through the All-Star break on July 18, with details withheld due to confidentiality.
Ortiz, 26, joined Cleveland last December in a trade with Pittsburgh and has recorded a 4-9 win-loss tally, an earned run average of 4.36, and 96 strikeouts over the course of 16 outings this season.
Joey Cantillo, recalled from Triple-A Columbus with a 1-0 record and 3.81 ERA in 21 appearances, will replace Ortiz in the rotation starting July 3 against the Chicago Cubs.
The Guardians entered the game with a 40-44 record and a six-game losing streak, facing pitching challenges and uncertainty about Ortiz's return after the All-Star break.

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